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Hero Athletics
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Knoxville, Tennessee
Functional fitness center offering jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and self-defense training, plus personal training.
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 $75/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
- 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 3–7) — 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
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- Website & schedule heroathleticsknoxville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“There’s not enough stars to tell you how awesome the environment and people are Ken- awesome instructor and friendly loved his kickboxing class!”
“), personal training, nutrition plans, new/well maintained equipment, and a built-in family that is ready to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be.”
Other martial arts here
“Come let this local mma fighter, personal trainer, all around great person help you become your own super hero!”
“Whether you want to get in shape or get better at jiu jitsu this is the place to go in Knoxville!”
“I learned about self defense and have become a stronger woman physically and mentally because of her!”
What members say
“It's the absolute best place to learn how to wrestle,the instructor there is amazing and so I will definitely be back!”
“But there's a definite add when there's a welcoming atmosphere with people who actually want to be there, work hard, and enjoy it.”
“), personal training, nutrition plans, new/well maintained equipment, and a built-in family that is ready to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be.”
From the reviews
This gym is truly unique. Shamir and the team are offering something special. I feel lucky to take part as a black belt instructor in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Before training with Shamir I struggled to maintain my health during intense no GI and gi schedules.
Let me tell you about this place…. There’s not enough stars to tell you how awesome the environment and people are Ken- awesome instructor and friendly loved his kickboxing class! Shamir- love love love her BJJ classes she’s awesome, friendly, and so strong! Very inspiring!
Shamir is a fantastic personal trainer! Never makes anyone feel bad about themselves and always helps clients reach their goals! We are just her clients, but her family! She devotes time to creating a plan for you and communicates with you regularly.
With the help of Marvel my Fitness and Shamir Peshewa I have lost over 100 pounds. Come let this local mma fighter, personal trainer, all around great person help you become your own super hero! The community at Marvel my Fitness is one that is open to everyone. Are you a human? Come on down.
New to kickboxing? Start at Hero Athletics
Hero Athletics 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 Hero Athletics
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. 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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