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Gioe's School of Combat Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Niceville, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 schoolofcombatarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 570-468-9701
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I wanted my child to start taking self-defense lessons, and I couldn't be happier than what we have experienced at Gioe's School of Combat Arts.”
“The most valuable thing I learned from professor Gioe was to block incoming attacks because as a woman “I am too pretty to get hit in the face!”
“I have learned so much on how to defend myself in not only sparring, but also in the real world.”
“Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”
“Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”
Other martial arts here
“Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”
“I highly recommend you try out what his school offers, whether it be Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, Modern Combatives or Pulahan Derobio Eskrima.”
“Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”
“I highly recommend taking classes from him because you will learn invaluable self defense techniques that give you the confidence to use it in real world situations.”
What members say
“Honestly the best coach I've trained with.”
“What we were looking for is a place to help build my child's confidence and learn real life self-defense skills.”
“Since then competed and placed in multiple tournaments, learned plenty of fighting styles such as jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, judo, muay thai, and sambo.”
“It’s well worth the investment of time and money!”
“I highly recommend taking classes from him because you will learn invaluable self defense techniques that give you the confidence to use it in real world situations.”
“Has a laid back and friendly vibe while simultaneously being very serious about the art and techniques.”
From the reviews
We visited a lot of the JJ gyms in the area but none seemed to be the right fit, until we found this one. The training is focused on self defense rather than tournament. Smaller class size lends to personal coaching. Our kids have excelled here and their confidence has grown.
Michael Gioe's School of Combat Art is a great place to train. I made many of my absolute best friends on the mats at the School of Combat Arts. This gym gives you much, much more than just an opportunity to learn a martial art. You can become a better person. A more humble, compassionate, and confident person.
Eight years ago, I took classes from Professor Gioe’s School of Combat Arts. I trained for a little over a year before moving out of state for better job opportunities. Although it wasn’t a long time to train, I learned the knowledge and techniques to protect myself in almost any situation.
Amazing time. Amazing training Amazing price. It's literally everything i wanted for me and my boys. And even my daughter feels comfortable training here. You instantly become part of the mma family and learn at your own pace. And the most friendly atmosphere I've ever felt.
Your first kickboxing class at Gioe's School of Combat 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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