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Dogwood MMA

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Union City, Tennessee

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  • 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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Dogwood MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Awesome place awesome coaches Definitely recommend Awesome place for you and your kids to Come Train with us”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Dogwood MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Dogwood mma changed our family and our daughter.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“Great place to train with the best coaches very hands on and professional all ages just a great atmosphere”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Friendly atmosphere and large clean facility.”

From the reviews

My son Rhett has found his people at Dogwood! Coach John and Coach Riss are top notch. The structure, discipline, teaching, and of course FUN is on a level he can understand and pick up quickly.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Feb 2026

Great place to train. Dropped in on a work trip and was welcomed in for some great rounds. Friendly atmosphere and large clean facility.

★★★★★ — Ruben, Jun 2026

We love this place! Our boys have learned so much in a month and we are so excited to see how far they go with it! The owners are amazing and super patient with all the kids!

★★★★★ — Toni, Jul 2026

We have been training since 2021. Awesome people and wonderful with the kids. Facility is very nice and clean. Dogwood mma changed our family and our daughter. ❤️

★★★★★ — Samantha, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Your first kickboxing class at Dogwood 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. 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Dogwood MMA

308 S 1st St, Union City, TN38261

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.