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Glacier Grappling & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Columbia Falls, Montana
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
- Membership memberships run around $55/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 glaciergrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (406) 885-4260
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“My son and I stopped in for a private lesson and trained with Coach Gabe while visiting the area and had a great training session.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills further, this is the place to be if you’re serious about improving in martial arts.”
“My son and I stopped in for a private lesson and trained with Coach Gabe while visiting the area and had a great training session.”
Other martial arts here
“Boxing, kickboxing, jui jitsu you name it, he knows it!”
“You can tell Gabe has a lot of experience in grappling and MMA.”
“I’ve been training at this gym for a while now, focusing on grappling with some kickboxing on the side, and I can’t recommend it enough!”
What members say
“Coach Gage and coach Cole are great coaches, very encouraging and overall are amazing instructors!”
“Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills further, this is the place to be if you’re serious about improving in martial arts.”
“The students are a great group of individuals, nice facility with great equipment.”
“I’ve been training jiu jitsu for 3 years, moved to Montana and found this amazing gym and welcoming community!”
From the reviews
I have trained at many different gyms over the past few years. This gym is one of my favorites. It's obvious that the coaches want to be there. All of them appear happy to be helping the students.
My son has been going here since he was 6 almost 5 years in and he still loves going every time. Coach Gage is so patient with the kids even when they are balls of energy some days. We homeschool and it's the perfect outlet for kids to make friends and learn in a positive environment.
Nothing but good things to say about this place. Coach Gage is a top notch instructor, and the Jiu Jitsu/Kickboxing Classes are amazing. Good community here. Highly recommend.
Gage and Glacier Grappling offer an amazing value and experience for all ages and expertise. My 11 yr. old son has spent the last two summers training with Gage, going back to when he was in Whitefish.
New to kickboxing? Start at Glacier Grappling & MMA
Glacier Grappling & MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Glacier Grappling & 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.
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