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Champion Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Oakland, Tennessee

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule championata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 731-780-7960

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Champion Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 25 mentions

“My daughter has been going to the school for several years and has learned much more than tae kwon do, including leadership and confidence just to name a couple.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“She has received medal after medal competing all over the eastern US and has earned two state titles.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Champion Martial Arts is more than just Fitness, Self-Defense, and Self Confidence, it is a way of life!”

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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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great place and great instructors.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Great class very patient instructor.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My daughter has grown not only in skill, but in confidence and self-belief.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 17 mentions

“My daughter has been going to the school for several years and has learned much more than tae kwon do, including leadership and confidence just to name a couple.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“Whether you need some encouragement for yourself, a family member or someone you may know, Champion Martial Arts in Oakland TN is the place for you!”

From the reviews

This place has been the single most influential part of my son's life the last 3 years. As a single mother, I am always looking extracurricular activities for my boys.

★★★★★ — Celeste, Apr 2024

We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Champion over the past 3 years. My daughter has grown not only in skill, but in confidence and self-belief. The instructors are encouraging and truly care about each child’s progress.

★★★★★ — Candi, Apr 2026

I highly recommend Champion Martial Arts. The instructors bring a lot of energy to the class and help the kids learn in a non-threatening way. That doesn't mean that they're too easy on them. The kids in the class are good kids and I'm delighted to have my 9 year old around both the instructors and students.

★★★★★ — Lentz, Apr 2026

I enrolled my 4 year old son into the tiger class, he's a very reserved and shy child and on the first day of class, he was afraid to even step onto the mat and was extremely timid to say the least.

★★★★★ — Brian, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Champion Martial Arts

Champion 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Champion 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 Champion Martial Arts

7710 US-64, Oakland, TN38060

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