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Animal House FC

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Wichita, Kansas

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • 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 animalhousefc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (316) 512-1173

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Friday 4–7 PM
Saturday 10 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 Animal House FC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“Animal House is a family-friendly environment with something for everyone adults and children.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Thank you to Manny for creating such a fantastic environment for everyone there, whether they are brand new to combat sports or have years of experience!”

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🤜 Sparring

“This is not your typical gym where you hit bags and spar.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“They host amazing smoker fights, very professional, very entertaining, very fun”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“My husband and I have been going here the last few weeks to learn muay thai.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I was a little out of my element coming into boxing just to learn a new skill.”

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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 Animal House FC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“My husband and I have been going here the last few weeks to learn muay thai.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I was a little out of my element coming into boxing just to learn a new skill.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, or Yoga, they offer it.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“He also makes learning jiu jitsu so much fun for me, I think every single time I’m there I wind up laughing and genuinely have so much fun being there!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“whether you want to learn wrestling for sport or learn arts of self-defense for life.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Manny is an excellent and very knowledgeable coach, and truly cares about making sure you understand the fundamentals before you start rolling.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I went in with no experience or knowledge of the sport, and I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged by everyone there.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“He also makes learning jiu jitsu so much fun for me, I think every single time I’m there I wind up laughing and genuinely have so much fun being there!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 5 mentions

“They host amazing smoker fights, very professional, very entertaining, very fun”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“His positive attitude has made such a huge difference for my confidence level, keeps me coming back, and working to improve.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“Animal House is a family-friendly environment with something for everyone adults and children.”

From the reviews

Great small gym on the west side! If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, or Yoga, they offer it. I personally take their Yoga class on Sunday afternoons. Manny and Carey are awesome! You won’t be disappointed!

★★★★★ — S, Oct 2023

Awesome family owned and managed gym. They do everything from BJJ, Club Wrestling, and kick boxing. They are very friendly and have excellent classes for men, women, and kids.

★★★★★ — Ed, Dec 2023

I started training here six months ago after my friend suggested I check out Animal House, and I can’t say enough good things about it! When I first walked through the door I was honestly nervous since I haven’t ever done combat sports before joining.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2026

We have an 8-year-old that's been wrestling for the past 3 years at various different wrestling clubs.. We had heard about Animal House and how good it was and then finally decided to come over and join.. In less than 6 months we have already seen an incredible improvement in our son's wrestling..

★★★★★ — Sean, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at Animal House FC

Animal House FC comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Animal House FC

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 Animal House FC

4300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS67212

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