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Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Gallatin, Tennessee
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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsgallatin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (615) 230-9658
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“BKJN Melissa and KJN David are phenomenal coaches — incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with young children.”
Other martial arts here
“I’m not a gym girly but I decided to give MMA a try and I’m so glad I did!”
“If anyone is looking for a place to start their children, or want to learn self defense as an adult, this is the place to come.”
What members say
“Beyond learning martial arts techniques, they’ve gained confidence, discipline, respect, perseverance, and a strong work ethic that carries over into everyday life.”
“So proud of him and how much he has grown through the encouragement of the entire team/family at ERWMA and the special care and attention all instructors have given him.”
From the reviews
This was the best decision I made with Spencer, even when he kept saying he wanted to quit…we forged through and later I began the journey and to say we are both 2nd degree black belts and he is going for his third!
Amazing experience - My 4-year-old absolutely loves ERWMA Gallatin! BKJN Melissa and KJN David are phenomenal coaches — incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with young children. They make every class fun while teaching valuable life skills like discipline, respect, and confidence.
I’m not a gym girly but I decided to give MMA a try and I’m so glad I did! The instructors are phenomenal and everyone in class is so helpful. They’ve easily become family within the past 8 months! If you’re up in the air about working out, give MMA a try Ernie Reyes’. You won’t regret it!
We started our son here a little over a year ago. The increase in confidence and desire to improve every class is so inspiring that I decided to join as well. The camaraderie and support from the instructors and the fellow students is amazing. We recommend to all our friends!
New to kickboxing? Start at Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts 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 Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
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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