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Combat Concepts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Sherwood, Arkansas
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 4–12) — 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 combatconceptsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (501) 366-0035
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10–11 AM |
The classes they run
“We plan on coming back to get the kids trained up!”
“Short is just about the coolest guy you'll meet and will help you out with anything, especially technique for the beginners.”
“The senseis are highly knowledgeable and the gym is full of high-level competitors, including a solid group of high ranked athletes who push you to improve.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re ever in or around Little Rock and enjoy MMA, I would highly recommend checking this place out.”
“They have proven themselves as great competitors in Freestyle Judo and should be the go-to place for grappling training in the Sherwood, Arkansas area.”
What members say
“Absolutely great instructors at an amazing price, you will not find a place anywhere else that has this level of training and overall professionalism!”
“Short is just about the coolest guy you'll meet and will help you out with anything, especially technique for the beginners.”
“The facility was spacious and always clean and I was very impressed with the level of instruction received.”
“In an environment of really good people that will challenge and teach you this should be your home.”
From the reviews
FANTASTIC!!! KID CENTRIC CLASSES!! HIGHLIGHT OF MY CHILDS WEEK I honestly can’t say enough good things about these people! My child was struggling with low self esteem and being bullied at school. They teach self control, respect, honesty all while giving them a outlet for their energy.
Great place to train, very friendly atmosphere. Instructors are awesome. I drive an hour to get here and it’s well worth it for multiple reasons.
I started with these guys when they were first setting up the gym. There's pretty much no debate about the level of skill each of the instructors have. Garrett has his black belt in both judo and jiu jitsu. Henrique's skill is apparent when you see the guy move and he has been successful on a high level in bjj.
Great place to train. Welcoming environment, great people, high level instructors and awesome training partners. I initially started training here for the affiliation to Lovato Jr.
New to kickboxing? Start at Combat Concepts Academy
Combat Concepts Academy 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 Combat Concepts 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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