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American Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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
- 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 (ages 3–17) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kickbox1.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 857-259-6677
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re looking to build real skills, get a great workout, or just try something new, this is definitely the place to go!”
“The kids martial arts program at AMAC is top-notch and applies to kids of every level while also challenging them in a way that makes them want to continue to learn and grow.”
“My daughter was a complete beginner with no coordination at age 4 just under a year ago and is now a leader in the little dragons class.”
“It is truly incredible to see her grow in self-defense, sparring, confidence, and overall martial arts practices.”
“I took both Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do classes here and had an amazing experience.”
“Our 9-year-old son thoroughly enjoys the group classes and often asks for private lessons to further sharpen his skills.”
Other martial arts here
“I took both Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do classes here and had an amazing experience.”
“The instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and teach techniques that are not only fun to practice but also very practical for real self-defense.”
What members say
“The instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and teach techniques that are not only fun to practice but also very practical for real self-defense.”
“Whether you’re looking to build real skills, get a great workout, or just try something new, this is definitely the place to go!”
“Whether you’re looking to build real skills, get a great workout, or just try something new, this is definitely the place to go!”
“The facility itself is clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with plenty of equipment for all types of training.”
“Our four year old son has been going to the dragon class for a year, and it’s made such a difference for his self confidence, ability to focus, and patience.”
“I especially value that Sensei Bobby has created a space where people from all walks of life are welcome and treated like family.”
From the reviews
Sensei Bobby is undoubtedly a great coach. Joining AMAC for Muay Thai has been one of the best decisions of my life. I've learned a lot in the past 1 year in a fun way with an awesome and friendly gym community. I also trained with sensei in JKD. If you want to learn tactical self-defence, then its the perfect class.
I have been coming since 2011 in my early teenage years as a kid. Been there for 9 years now. The coaching is fantastic, we all get along, socialize, and have well equipped gym for everyone. Adult class is incredible as well for men and women.
We have been going here two years and the kids martial arts program is outstanding! Sensi Bobby teaches with care and discipline. The kids are given opportunities to showcase their skills in front of the class, building confidence both in and out of the gym!
I attended the Muay Thai class as well as the self defense (Jkd) class. This is a great school. I've been training for awhile and at multiple gyms. This place is the real deal. Great welcoming atmosphere and Bobby has a lot of knowledge to share. Muay Thai, eskrima, knives, hand trapping and more. They have it all.
New to kickboxing? Start at American Martial Arts Center
American Martial Arts Center 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 American Martial Arts Center
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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