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Amir Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 302 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Petersburg, Florida
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 4–12) — 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
- 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 amiracademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amir’s academy has trained world class fighters and yet his approach is also adapted for molding children as young as 3 years old.”
“The facility itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a positive and welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”
“Beside jiujitsu, kick boxing and defending himself he has learned discipline, respect and patience.”
“Master Amir is the best and has such a great teaching ability especially with the kids and teens.”
Other martial arts here
“Beside jiujitsu, kick boxing and defending himself he has learned discipline, respect and patience.”
“Amir and his team have done a great job in promoting girls/women being involved in MMA.”
“Beside jiujitsu, kick boxing and defending himself he has learned discipline, respect and patience.”
“Whether you are a beginner looking to get in shape or learn some self defense all the way to a professional fighter looking to go to the next level.”
What members say
“The facility itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a positive and welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”
“Or maybe you just want to get in shape, men ,women, young and old are welcomed with open arms.”
“She has increased confidence in day to day activities, and learned a skill that gives us confidence that she can protect herself if a situation arises.”
“The facility itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a positive and welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”
From the reviews
My entire family of four (husband and two young boys) have trained at Amir Academy for the past five years. Five days a week, for five years, we walk into the academy and we are welcomed with a smile and a warm greeting, we are treated with respect by every single trainer-every single person who teaches there, and are…
If you’re looking for somewhere to train to be the fighter or looking for somewhere for your child to learn martial arts, Amir Martial Arts Academy hands down is the best academy in Country.
I’ve been to Amir Academy many times and continue to be impressed every visit. The classes are excellently organized and professionally delivered. Amir clearly puts a great deal of care into the structure and quality of instruction.
One of the most important things i ever learned was how to defend myself, through many years of training with Amir i became enlightened, made into a disciplined and driven man able to see and pursue my goals in life more clearly and focused.
New to kickboxing? Start at Amir Academy of Martial Arts
Amir Academy of Martial Arts 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 Amir Academy of 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. 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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