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Alexander Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Elkhart, Indiana

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 alexanderbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (574) 214-9513

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Thursday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Alexander Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“Teaching the kids values and morals and self defence.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a hobbyist or looking to compete he will get you where you want to be.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Great place great ppl would highly recommend anyone wanting to learn bjj or Muay Thai or just wanna workout”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Children, teens, adults .”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Alexander Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Great place great ppl would highly recommend anyone wanting to learn bjj or Muay Thai or just wanna workout”

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🏟️ MMA

“I’ve seen plenty of BJJ/MMA gyms, but few have this level of cameraderie between the students or instruction from the coaches.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 7 mentions

“Joe is the best jiujitsu coach around he got me in to jiujitsu when I was in my 20s after my dad died and I fell in love with it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I love everything about it, there is amazing people there, it teaches self defense for real life and your state of mind is so much better.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Both professor Joe coach Joey and Wendy have been amazing for him.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Coach Alexander and his family have cultivated such a welcoming environment for the students, and it bleeds into how we get along.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Wendy made her feel safe and comfortable got my daughter to put the gloves on and go out there.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a hobbyist or looking to compete he will get you where you want to be.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“My 7 year old daughter has been in the classes for almost a year and the knowledge and confidence she has acquired is amazing.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 14 mentions

“This gym has super nice people, the atmosphere is pleasant as soon as you walk in, they make you feel like you belong there, and they treat everybody like family.”

From the reviews

I have been a member of this gym family for many years and can't say enough good things about Coach Joe Alexander. Students are show real-world techniques in a way that makes complete sense to each of us.

★★★★★ — Julie, Jun 2021

Joe is a great coach, he really cares about his students. The gym is clean and welcoming. It’s a great place to train.

★★★★★ — Anita, Aug 2019

Great, loving people! Coach Joe Alexander is great with kids (mainly because he's a big kid 😁) Joe and Wendy's motivations are pure, in that they truly desire people, especially women and children, to be safe; to equip them with the tools necessary to defend themselves against someone trying to do them harm.

★★★★★ — Cory, Aug 2019

The best academy around. Best coach to have as a teacher. My 7 year old daughter has been in the classes for almost a year and the knowledge and confidence she has acquired is amazing. I have been in class for a few months. Not just a team we are a family.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2019

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Your first kickboxing class at Alexander 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alexander Academy

536 S Main St, Elkhart, IN46514

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