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Cove Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Brownsboro, Alabama
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
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–18) — 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 covemaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 256-690-1703
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He sometimes has issues engaging and feeling comfortable in large groups but even if there’s 15 kids in the class he’s always excited and ready to participate at CMAA.”
“They offer several tournament opportunities, camps, and fun events outside of regular classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Looking forward to the Jiu Jitsu class.”
What members say
“Their patience, attention, and kindness shown to my son has resulted in increased confidence and mature and respectful interactions with us and others.”
“They also offer fun things like parents night out, holiday get togethers, guest teachers, prep classes, competitions, etc.”
“Great confidence builder and workout and most important to me is how all the instructors care so much for my kids❤️ Also an awesome place for a birthday party 🎉”
“They have shown exceptional accommodation for our special needs son, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where he can flourish.”
From the reviews
We love Cove Martial Arts Academy! The owners Ashley and Andrew Miller are incredibly friendly, welcoming, attentive and helpful! My daughter really loves her Taekwondo class! She started as a white belt and has just earned her purple belt. The instructors are awesome and we especially love Mr. Maddux!
Our journey with Cove Martial Arts Academy has been truly remarkable. They have shown exceptional accommodation for our special needs son, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where he can flourish.
My 8 and 13 year old have started in the last few months and we LOVE it! Great confidence builder and workout and most important to me is how all the instructors care so much for my kids❤️ Also an awesome place for a birthday party 🎉
Cove Martial Arts Academy, formerly known as Brister's Martial Arts Academy has been a staple in our lives for just over 2yrs now. Our shy, tender daughter has learned confidence, leadership and the art of Taekwondo and loves it!!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Cove Martial Arts Academy
Cove Martial Arts 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 Cove Martial Arts 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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