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AKT Combatives Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Olean, New York
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aktcombatives.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (716) 373-1050
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
The classes they run
“This is a great place to bring your children to help build confidence, discipline and gain real world self-defense skills they can use throughout life.”
“The first time I showed up I was so nervous, I would hardly do anything, but everyone was so nice and friendly, that I got comfortable very quickly.”
Other martial arts here
“I added to my stand-up striking skills grappling ground fighting throws, takedowns and weapons defense.”
“This is a great place to bring your children to help build confidence, discipline and gain real world self-defense skills they can use throughout life.”
What members say
“This is a great place to bring your children to help build confidence, discipline and gain real world self-defense skills they can use throughout life.”
“This is a great place to bring your children to help build confidence, discipline and gain real world self-defense skills they can use throughout life.”
“The first time I showed up I was so nervous, I would hardly do anything, but everyone was so nice and friendly, that I got comfortable very quickly.”
From the reviews
I started training in Martial Arts 36 years ago studing several systems. AKT Combatives has taken my skill set and mind set to whole new level. I added to my stand-up striking skills grappling ground fighting throws, takedowns and weapons defense.
My daughter participates in the kid class. I can not say enough wonderful things about the teachers, program and philosophy of AKT. The teachers are aware of each child's needs and personality. This program provides discipline and focus. Hard work is expected at an appropriate kid level.
I can not say enough good things about AKT Combative and ALL of their instructors! This is an amazing family oriented environment where you and your kids can go to learn self-defense, self discipline/motivation. To better yourself all around.
This is a great place to bring your children to help build confidence, discipline and gain real world self-defense skills they can use throughout life. I would HIGHLY recommend the excellent instructors and family friendly atmosphere at AKT Combatives Academy.
New to kickboxing? Start at AKT Combatives Academy
AKT Combatives Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at AKT Combatives Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.