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Average Joe's MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Prescott, Arizona
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
- 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 averagejoesmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 928-460-3686
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We look forward to adding a heavy bag to our home gym, but will be sure to keep up lessons with our coach as well.”
“Good place for adults and children.”
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“And with the standup and catch wrestling that I have learned I have been able to compete win fights and got a few medals.”
“My husband and I decided to take up boxing for the first time - and we're both in our 70's.”
Other martial arts here
“My husband and I decided to take up boxing for the first time - and we're both in our 70's.”
“Average Joe's MMA is a gem in Northern Arizona, offering top-tier martial arts training with a unique and authentic touch.”
“The quality of martial arts taught here is outstanding, with a strong emphasis on kickboxing and old-school grappling.”
What members say
“We did some research - found Average Joe's - and our incredible coach, Coach Sandra.”
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“Head coach John Potenza is one of a kind—his kind and friendly demeanor sets the tone for the entire gym.”
From the reviews
What a great find! And yes, there is life after 70! My husband and I decided to take up boxing for the first time - and we're both in our 70's. We did some research - found Average Joe's - and our incredible coach, Coach Sandra. Coach Sandra is incredibly knowledgeable , patient, encouraging, and welcoming.
Average Joe's MMA has been my secretary since I was 16 now I'm 22. And my coach John Potenza has been like a huge father role model in my life always making me feel welcome by him. The gym has given me a outlet to where nothing else can compare to it.
Average Joe's MMA is a gem in Northern Arizona, offering top-tier martial arts training with a unique and authentic touch. Head coach John Potenza is one of a kind—his kind and friendly demeanor sets the tone for the entire gym.
Great place for any fitness/knowledge level. You will get a great workout without even realizing youre dripping sweat - fighting takes all your focus. Just start - once the initial fear dissipates and you get confidence its the most fun sport there is I promise you.
New to kickboxing? Start at Average Joe's MMA
Average Joe's MMA 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 Average Joe's MMA
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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