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Empire MMA

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cedar City, Utah

Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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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  • Website & schedule empire-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 435-586-1343

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Empire MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“I showed up a bit early and caught some of the kids class and the instructor was great with them.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“I've trained here for 2 years now and have fought 2 amateur kickboxing fights under their representation.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I really enjoy the workout and classes they provide for us, the staff is helpful and will take time to teach you especially for their private classes.”

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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 Empire MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“My time training Empire MMA was an amazing experience.”

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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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“I showed up a bit early and caught some of the kids class and the instructor was great with them.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Been going to this gym for a few weeks now and im hooked.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

From the reviews

Best gym in Utah, Been there for almost 3 years now, Coaching staff takes great care of the members, not just the fighters, but everyone who enters the gym, Defintly the place to be if you want to learn self defense, or just get a great workout. Thanks Steve and Joice!

★★★★★ — Manny, Jan 2020

I really enjoy the workout and classes they provide for us, the staff is helpful and will take time to teach you especially for their private classes. Overall I love this place and the friends I have made while being at the gym

★★★★★ — Carson, Jun 2023

Excellent atmosphere! I've trained here for 2 years now and have fought 2 amateur kickboxing fights under their representation. Very professional and family friendly! Excellent adult and kids classes for all ages!

★★★★★ — Michele, Dec 2020

Great gym. The instructors are very kind and welcoming as well as the students. Felt very comfortable in there which is unusual for me because of anxiety issues I developed but I felt right at home. All around a great experience and I'm definitely going back.

★★★★★ — Josh, Aug 2020

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Your first kickboxing class at Empire 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.

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 Empire MMA

890 W Industrial Rd, Cedar City, UT84721

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