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Cies MMA
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ciesmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-434-1356
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place for kids Jiu Jitsu if you want to get your children involved in something.”
“Mike has a rare ability to take complex, fight-tested techniques and break them down in a way that both beginners and experienced athletes can understand and apply.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
“There are other coaches who are also very helpful, and I take advantage of the private lessons they offer.”
Other martial arts here
“I would recommend Cies to anyone in the, springs/fountain area, or if your visiting and need a MMA gym to pop into while in town.”
“I had the people around me mention BJJ, and nearly all of them, on separate occasions, recommended CIES.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
What members say
“Coach Mike is very knowledgeable and helpful as would be expected from a former UFC fighter.”
“Mike has a rare ability to take complex, fight-tested techniques and break them down in a way that both beginners and experienced athletes can understand and apply.”
“Jiu Jitsu offers a new challenge in life, and I think Cies MMA is the best place to learn, as there are many successful competition level fighters that also train there.”
“Extremely clean, lots of gym equipment, and there are locker rooms with showers as well.”
“She loves the comradery with the other students and the confidence she has gained.”
“Whether you are looking to get in shape, train to fight competitively, or just have fun with your family, this is the place to train.”
From the reviews
Walking into Cies MMA has been one of the best decisions of my life. From day one, I was welcomed like family and pushed like a fighter. The culture here is built on hard work, respect, and constant growth—exactly what you need if you’re serious about MMA or just looking to better yourself.
This is a top level MMA Gym. I started training BJJ there six months ago and was amazed by the quality of the fighters. Coach Mike is very knowledgeable and helpful as would be expected from a former UFC fighter. There are other coaches who are also very helpful, and I take advantage of the private lessons they offer.
Mike Ciesnolevicz brings real, world-class combat experience to Colorado Springs, and it shows the moment you step into his gym. This isn’t a place built on hype or trends. It’s built on discipline, structure, and the kind of knowledge you only earn through years of high-level competition.
Outstanding gym with an impressive caliber of fighters, and they are very welcoming of beginners. Extremely clean, lots of gym equipment, and there are locker rooms with showers as well. There is an awesome sense of community that you just have to experience in person.
New to kickboxing? Start at Cies MMA
Cies 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 Cies 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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