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Cleveland Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cleveland, Tennessee
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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule clevelanddefenseacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 423-284-3707
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our children (now 17 and 18 yrs old) have had a wonderful experience at The Academy.”
“The students of all levels are equally as talented and are there to offer the best advice they can for people at every skill level.”
Other martial arts here
“I would highly recommend visiting the The Academy if you are in the Cleveland area and thinking about training jiu jitsu.”
“Awesome family atmosphere for learning self defense skills that can be used to protect yourself in day to day situations you may encounter.”
What members say
“Great school Sensei Mike is an excellent instructor it was a pleasure meeting Jennifer and training with them.”
“The students of all levels are equally as talented and are there to offer the best advice they can for people at every skill level.”
“Better with youth than anyone I've ever seen, young ladies included.”
“Awesome family atmosphere for learning self defense skills that can be used to protect yourself in day to day situations you may encounter.”
From the reviews
Excellent gym with good instructors that are willing to share their knowledge. The students of all levels are equally as talented and are there to offer the best advice they can for people at every skill level.
If you want good authentic Gracie jiu-jitsu in Cleveland, TN check out The Academy. Top notch people and instructors. Micheal and Jennifer Chastain are super friendly and completely professional Instructors always willing to share their knowledge.
Legitimate training with knowledgeable, thoughtful instruction. Instructors are extremely helpful and friendly with extremely positive attitudes toward the learning of jiu jitsu.
Awesome family atmosphere for learning self defense skills that can be used to protect yourself in day to day situations you may encounter. The instructors care about each student like their own family. I highly recommend giving it a try!
New to kickboxing? Start at Cleveland Defense Academy
Cleveland Defense Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Cleveland Defense Academy
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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