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American Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Gainesville, Florida
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
- 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 2–12) — 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
- 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 selfdefenseama.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 352-665-9976
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started training here a little over 2 years ago and I've been so impressed with the level of professionalism and expertise we've experienced.”
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“Our daughter has learned not only self defense but also discipline, self confidence, and self-respect.”
What members say
“This is a great way to exercise and a great way to teach my kids to be leaders.”
“The instructors are awesome and hard at times but it is well worth it at the end.”
“If you are looking for fun, laughter, and self confidence or maybe just a way to stay in shape and most of all discipline, this is the place to be.”
“I have been a member for 1 year and I love the quality of instructors and being part of a beautiful family.”
From the reviews
I am absolutely can not express how much I LOOOOOVE this place and the instructors !!! You will never find another instructor like Mr. Peralta !!! He and all the other instructors are so amazing at teaching young people.
I training with my 13 year old son and 6 year old daughter. The instructors are great. The cost is not too expensive. This is a great way to exercise and a great way to teach my kids to be leaders. When my son first started, he was shy. The instructors taught him to be a leader and he has grown a lot.
My son started training here a little over 2 years ago and I've been so impressed with the level of professionalism and expertise we've experienced. Top notch instructors have helped my son's confidence, strength and skills. He will soon be a black belt and I am so grateful for everyone here!
Wow where can I begin. Let’s start off with I love this place and the quality of respect and caring they have for everyone who enters the door. I am so greatful for allowing my husband and I to join their family. The instructors are awesome and hard at times but it is well worth it at the end.
Your first kickboxing class at American Martial Arts
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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