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Diamond Dogs MMA
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Louis, Missouri
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ·
- Phone (314) 359-7563
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The classes they run
“Irfan is professional, focused, and really knows how to push you without ever making you feel uncomfortable, especially as a woman in a combat sport environment.”
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter, they tailor their instruction to help you achieve your personal best.”
“He hosts open gyms almost everyday where athletes come in and work on whatever they are training towards.”
“Irfan, the coach, is a black belt in Ju-Jitsu, a skilled striker, and professional competitor in MMA.”
“Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu.”
“Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu.”
“He, of course, does private 1 on 1 personal training as well, if that is your interest, in any and all disciplines within MMA.”
Other martial arts here
“Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu.”
“Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu.”
“Makes you really focus on what matters, a very fun and educational environment that makes you feel confident and comfortable learning MMA.”
“Whether your goals are to get in shape, compete, or learn self defense you’ll be in good hands here!”
What members say
“Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu.”
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter, they tailor their instruction to help you achieve your personal best.”
“Any time I train with him I learn so much and also get an intense workout, really no other sport gives a workout like that.”
“Whether your goals are to get in shape, compete, or learn self defense you’ll be in good hands here!”
“Irfan is professional, focused, and really knows how to push you without ever making you feel uncomfortable, especially as a woman in a combat sport environment.”
“The coaches instill not only physical skills but also discipline, confidence, and a deep respect for the art of martial combat.”
From the reviews
One of the best places to challenge yourself and achieve your goals. Irfan is the man when it comes to motivation and pushing you beyond your limits. Highly recommend! Great coach with versatile techniques and skills.
### Review: Diamond Dogs Martial Arts Diamond Dogs Martial Arts is the epitome of professionalism and excellence. From the moment you step through the doors, it’s evident that this is a place dedicated to the highest standards of training and personal development.
Best gym in St. Louis. Tons of athletes work out of this gym so always a different look. Irfan, the coach, is a black belt in Ju-Jitsu, a skilled striker, and professional competitor in MMA. He hosts open gyms almost everyday where athletes come in and work on whatever they are training towards.
This is the best place to learn self defense. Irfan is the best coach that will teach you whatever you need from a multiple of arts including Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Jui Jitsu. This is one of the few places that will teach you to be technical instead of throw you in.
New to kickboxing? Start at Diamond Dogs MMA
Diamond Dogs MMA 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 Diamond Dogs 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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