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Ark MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cincinnati, Ohio
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
- 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 arkmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-884-2355
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 am, 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, beginner friendly, and a wealth of knowledge from all the coaches that train there.”
“The variety of classes offered is fantastic, ranging from striking and grappling to strength and conditioning.”
“This place is amazing the coaches are very patient with the children, and take a great pride in teaching correct techniques fit to the persons ability”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been to a couple of gyms in Cincinnati, and by far Ark MMA has been the best experience I’ve had.”
“The variety of classes offered is fantastic, ranging from striking and grappling to strength and conditioning.”
“I feel so much safer now that I’ve taken the women’s self defense class.”
What members say
“Coach Maxey is very knowledgeable and it shows through his inspiring spirit.”
“Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, beginner friendly, and a wealth of knowledge from all the coaches that train there.”
“From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere.”
“From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere at Ark provides a fun and friendly experience, along with the competitive aspects for those seeking serious growth.”
From the reviews
I have gone here twice so far over the past two weeks and the workouts are grueling but amazing. I have gone to Orange Theory Fitness for a couple of years to loose some weight but was interested in trying out other types of activities to keep things interesting.
This place is amazing the coaches are very patient with the children, and take a great pride in teaching correct techniques fit to the persons ability
I recently joined Ark MMA Fitness Center and couldn't be happier with my decision. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to assist and motivate you.
Always an incredible experience with Coach Maxey. The atmosphere at Ark provides a fun and friendly experience, along with the competitive aspects for those seeking serious growth. The team here is always looking to better themselves and those around them. Very clean and well taken care of facility.
New to kickboxing? Start at Ark MMA & Fitness
Ark MMA & Fitness 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 Ark MMA & Fitness
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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