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Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lafayette, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- 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 5–10) — 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 headkicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (337) 422-4753
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re aiming to be a competitive athlete or just looking to burn calories while learning a new skill, she is definitely a great coach to train with.”
“My son loved it wonderful coaches not only coaching martial arts but they make sure the kids have a better attitude and confident !”
“From the experienced to the beginners, all the coaches cater to the needs of all of us in each class!”
“Awesome tournament in preparation for our ADCC Vegas tournament next weekend!”
“She is a fantastic Kickboxing and Muay Thai instructor who really knows how to break down techniques while keeping the energy high.”
Other martial arts here
“She is a fantastic Kickboxing and Muay Thai instructor who really knows how to break down techniques while keeping the energy high.”
“I have been taking courses at the Headkicks MMA and I have had so much fun, the coaches are so welcoming and kind, and Coach Aaron always accommodates to the students at ULL!”
“The intro to jiu jitsu has become my favorite and I did not feel left behind during class.”
“I take coach Aaron self defense class at UL and I have learned so much in there.”
What members say
“Whether you’re aiming to be a competitive athlete or just looking to burn calories while learning a new skill, she is definitely a great coach to train with.”
“I have been taking courses at the Headkicks MMA and I have had so much fun, the coaches are so welcoming and kind, and Coach Aaron always accommodates to the students at ULL!”
“I have been taking courses at the Headkicks MMA and I have had so much fun, the coaches are so welcoming and kind, and Coach Aaron always accommodates to the students at ULL!”
“If you are looking for a martial arts program for your children, please give serious consideration to the program at Headkicks - our kids love it!”
“Awesome tournament in preparation for our ADCC Vegas tournament next weekend!”
“Head Kicks is a great gym!”
From the reviews
My son loves it here. The staff is so friendly and they called my son by name the first class. I am sure they focus on that but it made us feel at home.
Headkicks, in my opinion, runs the best children's martial arts program that I have ever encountered! Coach Aaron, Mrs. Charity, and all of the coaches at Headkicks have my highest endorsement!!! Headkicks' children's program is absolutely fantastic!!!
I love the variety in the workouts offered at Headkicks. From the experienced to the beginners, all the coaches cater to the needs of all of us in each class! Although I have been working out for decades, the coaches like Coach Carli and Coach Gabe constantly change the workouts so there is a challenge and an…
Awesome tournament in preparation for our ADCC Vegas tournament next weekend!! We all three had great matches, including our coach! Left with 1 silver and 2 golds!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness
Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness 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 Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness
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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