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Great Lakes Combatives

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Willmar, Minnesota

Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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
  • 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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
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  • Website & schedule greatlakescombatives.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (320) 894-2990

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 9:30–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Great Lakes Combatives, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Highly recommend anyone who's interested in a rewarding hobby to check out their 2 week free trial for kids and adults.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Boxing, Judo and Kickboxing are on the menu as well as BJJ on the packed schedule.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Great Lakes Combatives — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Boxing, Judo and Kickboxing are on the menu as well as BJJ on the packed schedule.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Super biased, as I teach the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes here (Black Belt under Professor Brock Larson) but the rest of the instruction is top notch as well!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

From the reviews

Super biased, as I teach the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes here (Black Belt under Professor Brock Larson) but the rest of the instruction is top notch as well! Boxing, Judo and Kickboxing are on the menu as well as BJJ on the packed schedule. Free trial available, come on in and try a class!

★★★★★ — Daniel, Feb 2024

Been coming here for 2 years now and both my boys and I have loved every minute of it. Highly recommend anyone who's interested in a rewarding hobby to check out their 2 week free trial for kids and adults. Boxing, Jui Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing; They have great coaches for everything here.

★★★★★ — Gideon, Jul 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at Great Lakes Combatives

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Great Lakes Combatives

4722 Hwy 71 NE, Willmar, MN56201

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