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Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do

5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Austin, Texas

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons 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
  • 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 — 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 austinimpactjkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 512-516-9896

Hours

Monday 12–12:45 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–1 pm, 6–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday 12–1 pm, 6:30–8 pm
Saturday 9–11:45 am
Sunday 9–11:45 am

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 Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“I also love Bharath and Ivan’s fitness kickboxing classes, and you’ll definitely want to take advantage of the yoga classes.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Professional coaches who are passionate about athletics and combat sports conduct lesson plans that fit beginners to advanced students.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“Through years of refinement, Forrest has found just the right balance of drills, sparring, and instruction.”

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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 Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Coach Corey is a great instructor as well, he has studied MMA for 15 years and is willing to take time out of his schedule to teach you more than JKD and kickboxing.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Coach Corey is also a BJJ practitioner and we now get BJJ training too.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“You get a good workout and well-rounded training in correct form, footwork, self defense, and fighting technique.”

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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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Coach Corey is a great instructor as well, he has studied MMA for 15 years and is willing to take time out of his schedule to teach you more than JKD and kickboxing.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Professional coaches who are passionate about athletics and combat sports conduct lesson plans that fit beginners to advanced students.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“What I do know is that I am in the best shape I've been in 10 years, and Austin Impact has made Jeet Kune Do a focus in my life.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“Inch by inch progress is being made on this body which hasn't been worked much and I am seeing the results and also having fun while doing it.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Very clean gym, super friendly members, and Coach Forrest is one of the most humble and kindest souls in the martial arts community.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“As a bonus, since starting the JKD program with Forrest and Pete, my stress level has gone down.”

From the reviews

I moved in to Austin sometime early last year. It has been one full year of association with this place. One thing I figured out is Coach Forrest is more invested in my training than even me, and that helps for someone like me who is at level 0 (or even lower).

★★★★★ — Manoj, Apr 2021

This is hands down one of the best places to train!! Very clean gym, super friendly members, and Coach Forrest is one of the most humble and kindest souls in the martial arts community. He not only teaches the fighting style but the art and philosophy behind it.

★★★★★ — Hisham, Nov 2017

I joined this class for a few reasons: 1.To gain more control over my mind and body 2.Stress Relief 3.Get in shape. I can say 100% that this class hits all 3 with one big kick and more! Things I've gained that I wasn't expecting: Friends! everyone is super nice and willing to help and be supportive. FUN!

★★★★★ — Carlos, Apr 2012

Austin Impact seems to be one of the more comprehensive gyms out there. Fitness classes, Yoga and Martial Arts Technique rolled up into a neat schedule that runs the whole week. Professional coaches who are passionate about athletics and combat sports conduct lesson plans that fit beginners to advanced students.

★★★★★ — Luis, Oct 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do

Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do

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 Austin Impact Jeet Kune Do

1779 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX78728

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