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Atheneum Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Medina, Minnesota

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Membership memberships run around $30/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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 atheneummartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (763) 342-5614

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday 2–5 PM

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 Atheneum Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 11 mentions

“My kids have only been attending for about a month, but they really love it — every time, they look forward to the next class with excitement.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The session was really engaging and really open for people doing Muay Thai for the first time.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“The coaches and people are very warm and welcoming and Sikai is always organizing events like summer camps, events and tournaments.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“The session was really engaging and really open for people doing Muay Thai for the first time.”

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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 Atheneum Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“The session was really engaging and really open for people doing Muay Thai for the first time.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“The community and leadership has made me fall in love with MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“Sikai and all of the coaches are very knowledgeable and able to improve my two kids jiujitsu quite a lot.”

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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 158 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“It’s always been an extremely inviting atmosphere and really great coaching/class structures!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The session was really engaging and really open for people doing Muay Thai for the first time.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“The coaches and people are very warm and welcoming and Sikai is always organizing events like summer camps, events and tournaments.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym is clean, professional, and has a welcoming atmosphere.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“Besides being a great place to practice jiujitsu it is also a very welcoming community.”

From the reviews

Great place, great vibe! super clean, high level instructors! kids and adults classes! if you like competition or you want to do jiu jitsu as a hobby, both are covered there! Highly recommended

★★★★★ — Pámela, Jul 2024

Highly recommend if you are looking to get into Jiu jitsu. The culture and environment are top notch. Head instructor truly cares about the people and sport. 10/10.

★★★★★ — Gavin, Jun 2024

My kids have only been attending for about a month, but they really love it — every time, they look forward to the next class with excitement. The coaches are very attentive, know how to connect with children, and you can see how engaged everyone is and how happy they are to follow along and complete the activities.

★★★★★ — Julia, Feb 2026

My daughter has been taking jujitsu lessons here, and it’s been an amazing experience. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids. They create a fun, respectful, and motivating environment where every student feels valued.

★★★★★ — C, Oct 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Atheneum Martial Arts

Atheneum 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Atheneum 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.

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 Atheneum Martial Arts

825 Meander Ct, Medina, MN55340

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