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Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 allianceazo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 269-216-4380
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can see myself 20 years from now training here with my kids when they come home to visit from whatever far ranging places they will inhabit.”
“The women’s class has a great positive atmosphere.”
“Great for a new beginner who is looking into getting into mix martial arts or someone who already has experience and wants to evolve their game.”
“Whether you're aiming to compete, searching for a fresh and exhilarating workout, or wanting to develop skills in martial arts, AZO has it all.”
“Brian Skjold welcomed me to train Muay Thai with his team for the week and I was able to get some great looks as well as solid advice on where I could improve as well.”
Other martial arts here
“Brian Skjold welcomed me to train Muay Thai with his team for the week and I was able to get some great looks as well as solid advice on where I could improve as well.”
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
“Whether you are looking to improve your physical fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or engage in the artistry of martial arts, Alliance AZO has it all.”
What members say
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
“Whether you're aiming to compete, searching for a fresh and exhilarating workout, or wanting to develop skills in martial arts, AZO has it all.”
“The gym’s commitment to maintenance and cleanliness is evident, contributing to an excellent training experience.”
“You can find Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu training for females only, as well as co-ed classes for Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai throughout the week.”
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
From the reviews
I started training at AZO about a year ago, when I finished college and returned to Kalamazoo. Facilities and instruction are excellent. Huge amount of mat space, plus a raised ring and a smaller mat in the front room. Lots of equipment to work with.
The instructors are some of the best teachers and coaches I've had the pleasure of working with. Everyone is incredibly nice and very enthusiastic. They have a very welcoming and patient atmosphere for beginner's (especially one's with no prior combat training). The classes are very organized and structured.
The women’s class has a great positive atmosphere. I started going a couple years ago and have made friends while learning how to fight. The coach is always wanting to see her students improve and puts in the extra effort to make sure everyone is improving their skills and having a good time.
I recently had the pleasure of joining Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center in Kalamazoo, MI, and I can't express enough how thrilled I am with my experience. From the moment I stepped through the doors, the welcoming and positive atmosphere was palpable.
New to kickboxing? Start at Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC 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 Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
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.
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