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Garth Perkins Academy
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hyde Park, New York
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 8–13) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule garthperkins.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-229-1500
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has a hard time focusing and the instruction is geared to teach children not only the moves but self-discipline and focus.”
Other martial arts here
“They are family oriented while extremely professional and serious about both karate and jiu jitsu.”
“They are family oriented while extremely professional and serious about both karate and jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Garth is an amazing instructor and brings the perfect mix of impeccable technique and beautiful display of a martial art.”
“He stresses that the students' performance at home and in school is just as important as their performance at Elite martial Arts, and he takes this seriously.”
From the reviews
Amazing place! Its not all about kicks and punches! You learn discipline, respect, and focus! Mr. Perkins is a wonderful instructor! He's an easy going instructor who pushes you to the best of your abilities! Best karate school in the universe!! Defiantly would recommend this to anyone!
My child has been attending Elite Martial Arts since it opened. I am very impressed with the curriculum and Mr. Perkins' involvement with the students. We knew of Mr. Perkins' talent, his dedication to martial arts and his attitude towards his students, prior to him opening Elite Martial Arts.
Garth is an amazing instructor and brings the perfect mix of impeccable technique and beautiful display of a martial art. If you're looking for a BJJ and Hyde Park or anywhere in the surrounding areas look no further he's got kids programs teens programs adults programs as well as multiple martial arts modalities for…
I’m a huge fan of this studio. My son has a hard time focusing and the instruction is geared to teach children not only the moves but self-discipline and focus. They are family oriented while extremely professional and serious about both karate and jiu jitsu. I’m grateful that we chose Garth Perkins Academy.
New to kickboxing? Start at Garth Perkins Academy
Garth Perkins 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 Garth Perkins 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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