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Blues Gym

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

Friendly gym for kids and adults alike, offering kickboxing, jujitsu, and martial arts classes.

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 — 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 bluesgymgr.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 616-323-5155

Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 11 am–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
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 Blues Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 15 mentions

“I highly recommend it to everyone, very friendly gym, clean, offers Free Saturday Open Gym for kids 11:30 - 1:00pm with Coach Dino Newville 4 Time World Champion.”

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🤜 Sparring 2 mentions

“I highly recommend it to everyone, very friendly gym, clean, offers Free Saturday Open Gym for kids 11:30 - 1:00pm with Coach Dino Newville 4 Time World Champion.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Hands down the BEST Boxing/MMA gym in Michigan.”

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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 Blues Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Hands down the BEST Boxing/MMA gym in Michigan.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Hands down the BEST Boxing/MMA gym in Michigan.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“If you want to train boxing, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing, you know where to go.”

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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 94 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“If you have a high energy kiddo, they will definitely have the opportunity to release it all along with great coaching/leadership.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Blues Gym is a great gym that I highly recommend to all my family and friends.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“I highly recommend it to everyone, very friendly gym, clean, offers Free Saturday Open Gym for kids 11:30 - 1:00pm with Coach Dino Newville 4 Time World Champion.”

From the reviews

This gym is very welcoming. I hit the bags with Nate and he was fantastic! I took my kids on Saturday for the free class and everyone was wonderful. My daughters were very apprehensive and wanted to leave at first, but Dino was so kind to them and convinced them to stay, giving them little surprises.

★★★★★ — Dj, Sep 2023

A very family oriented gym. I've visited many martial arts gyms across the country and the people at Blue's Gym are of the highest quality of character, open minded, friendly and blessed people.

★★★★★ — J, Feb 2017

Hands down the BEST Boxing/MMA gym in Michigan. The instructors are top notch and Dino genuinely cares about every person that come through the doors. They go above and beyond for the community especially the kids. Dino has a Christian based philosophy that shows.

★★★★★ — Robert, Jul 2019

Great gym lots of great fighters and teachers that are eager and love to teach great with kids and adults my son has been training in boxing jujitsu and MMA 3 times a week and he loves it highly recommend this gym. They also have a learning center for kids and work with underprivileged children

★★★★★ — Chad, Jan 2020

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Your first kickboxing class at Blues Gym

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 Blues Gym

4248 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI49508

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