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Disciple MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Greensboro, North Carolina
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
- 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 — 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
- 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 disciplemmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (571) 705-4563
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“From brand new beginners to seasoned, serious MMA competitors, Disciple MMA will teach you to be a stone cold killer.”
“From brand new beginners to seasoned, serious MMA competitors, Disciple MMA will teach you to be a stone cold killer.”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
Other martial arts here
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“Disciple MMA has an amazing team atmosphere with extremely dedicated coaches!”
“BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.”
“I recommend it to anyone looking to meet new people, get in shape, or learn self defense.”
What members say
“Dustin is an incredible instructor with a ton of experience, passion, patience, and knowledge.”
“From brand new beginners to seasoned, serious MMA competitors, Disciple MMA will teach you to be a stone cold killer.”
“They take their time to work with you individually and help you improve your level of conditioning, technique and overall fighting IQ.”
“There are tons of ladies that go here because this place is very female friendly, which is awesome for my wife and daughter.”
“Dropped in from out of town for BJJ classes - everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming.”
From the reviews
A group of highly professional, experienced and knowledgeable coaches/staff. They take their time to work with you individually and help you improve your level of conditioning, technique and overall fighting IQ. There’s a strong sense of respect, discipline, and motivation throughout every class.
I absolutely love disciple mma. Our whole family is training here. The coaches are stellar, the people are great to train with, and the price is right. BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Kid's classes, Private coaching, this place does it all.
Disciple MMA Academy is an amazing place to train. The coaches are experienced, supportive, and push you to be your best. The environment is welcoming, the facility is clean, and the community feels like family. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this is the perfect place to grow. Highly recommend!
Dustin is an incredible instructor with a ton of experience, passion, patience, and knowledge. Highly recommend him and this gym!!!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Disciple MMA Academy
Disciple MMA 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 Disciple MMA 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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