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Ascend Martial Arts - South

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Reno, Nevada

Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–7) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 ascendmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (775) 343-2054

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Ascend Martial Arts - South, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 18 mentions

“I do not have enough good words to describe the kind and friendly personalities of the black belts teaching my son respect, control and how to have the right mind set.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The coaches have always been encouraging on and off the mat, love the life lessons they teach and helpful during class and tournaments for our daughter.”

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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 Ascend Martial Arts - South — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Beyond improving her physical strength and self-defense skills, she is taught discipline and respect.”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“We have been taking our son to Ascend for over a year. He loves the school and everyone there.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“The coaches have always been encouraging on and off the mat, love the life lessons they teach and helpful during class and tournaments for our daughter.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 9 mentions

“We’ve been bringing our kids here for a few years, and the difference in their self confidence is night and day.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 17 mentions

“I do not have enough good words to describe the kind and friendly personalities of the black belts teaching my son respect, control and how to have the right mind set.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been attending Ascend for a year and has enjoyed the experience immensely. She consistently looks forward to her classes and has developed significantly as an individual over the past year. Beyond improving her physical strength and self-defense skills, she is taught discipline and respect.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2025

The best decision of my life and for my family! Amazing staff, great community, exciting events all year round and the best place to train and grow as a martial artist. It’s been 3 years and I have never been so close to my kids because we are all training on the mat! Family time is taekwondo time for us.

★★★★★ — Kingluffyguff, Feb 2026

I've been really happy with this location. They keep the whole team moving and working together the whole time. Motivation can be tough sometimes, but it's never a problem here. Respect and teamwork are rewarded and encouraged both inside and outside of class.

★★★★★ — Jayke, Jun 2026

Me and my daughter Jaina got our first degree black belt here and our favorite place to hangout, practice and it’s an amazing part of our lives. We are so happy and grateful to our master, Master Cancino and his staffs are amazing and world class champions. Thank you ascend martial arts

★★★★★ — Aleah, Feb 2026

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Your first kickboxing class at Ascend Martial Arts - South

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 Ascend Martial Arts - South

9475 Double R Blvd #23, Reno, NV89521

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