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Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Ridgeland, Mississippi
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 (ages 10–12) — 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 graciesouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 601-715-8775
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sisters and I take the kickboxing classes here several times a week and are hooked!”
“I definitely plan on training with Gracie South for the rest of my life, and I look forward to getting my children involved in this amazing art.”
“Its a great atmosphere for the serious competitor as well as the 9-5 student looking for a great hobby.”
“I wish I would have started BJJ as a teenager.”
Other martial arts here
“There are both grappling and striking classes available and you can attend as many or as little as you want with your membership.”
“All three of my children are building their self esteem, coordination, fitness level and self defense skills.”
What members say
“Typically there is a different instructor each day which I thought was great since you get a diverse sample of different styles and techniques.”
“The quality of instruction was high and the environment was welcoming.”
“They provide a clean, safe, family-friendley environment with top notch coaches.”
“All three of my children are building their self esteem, coordination, fitness level and self defense skills.”
“They provide a clean, safe, family-friendley environment with top notch coaches.”
From the reviews
The Parrish Boyz have been training at Gracie South since 2011. There are no finer coaches to train with in my opinion. The Coaches have helped me raise my boys both on and off the mat. Coach Chance and Coach Jason (Not Nick.. jk) embody what all coaches should aspire to be...
Love Gracie South Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing! My son started the program for kids when he was 4 years old. Watching him progress over the years and practicing with him at home, I decided to try it myself. I loved the challenge- maybe the most challenging activity I have tried. Jiu Jitsu pushes you mentally and physically.
Both of boys take jiu jitsuclasses here, the oldest is about to start kickboxing. I cannot say enough great things about the coaches, my boys really look up to themand refuse to disappoint them. All the guys at the gym help out with the kids even if they are not coaches.
Outstanding instructors who work overtime to help you develop as a martial artist. Family atmosphere with great people. I highly recommend Gracie South
New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing 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 Gracie South Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
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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