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Fighting Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Springfield, Massachusetts
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 fighting-arts-academy.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 413-543-0019
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Short Version - FAA is a fantastic martial arts gym for both children and adults and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE.”
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
“Training offered for bjj, muay tai, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and cardio training.”
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
Other martial arts here
“Training offered for bjj, muay tai, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and cardio training.”
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
“I've followed FAA for years ever since I trained a bit myself and started seeing all their wins at the local MMA events.”
“Training offered for bjj, muay tai, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and cardio training.”
What members say
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
“That said, I'm even more excited that my son's got a sport he loves, is making friends, getting exercise, and has world class training 5 times a week.”
“If you're slightly outside the area and wondering if the commute is worth it, yes, yes it is.”
“We've seen a massive improvement in skills and confidence over just a few weeks, don't hesitate and stop by just before a class to sign up!”
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
From the reviews
Short Version - FAA is a fantastic martial arts gym for both children and adults and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE. My 7 yr old son currently attends FAA and he loves it. FAA manages to balance training the correct techniques and discipline all while making it a FUN and engaging experience for kids of all ages.
FAA has been nothing less than excellent since I have joined. I've been to many gyms but none have what FAA offers. Many gyms are heavy in one aspect of MMA and can be shallow when touching on other arts not of their specialty.
I can't say enough good things about FAA. It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels. Jeremy is the freakin' Yoda of combat sports, a terrific motivator always pushing students to do their best, and on top of all that, does a phenomenal job with…
The diamond in the rough. While being low key f.a.a. has produced top level fighters who have gone to perform in the UFC, bellator, and many other organizations. But don't worry they offer classes for all levels children to the retired.
New to kickboxing? Start at Fighting Arts Academy
Fighting Arts 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 Fighting Arts 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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