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House of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Carmel, Indiana
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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule houseofmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (317) 575-9333
Hours
| Monday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I absolutely love the fitness kickboxing class and the instructor and group environment has been the extra support I needed.”
“I love seeing how martial arts can have such a positive impact on our children’s lives and HMA is dedicated to developing character, integrity and confidence in our youth.”
“Sensei George and the rest of the instructors here provide a welcoming environment and excellent instruction to students of all levels, and it's great exercise along the way.”
“When I started up at HMA, Sensei George worked one on one with me and my goals.”
Other martial arts here
“The self-defense class is an MMA style track emphasizing both standup technique as well as a heavy dose of Jujitsu and Judo.”
“They offer a variety of classes including: Fitness kickboxing, Hawaiian Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA training classes.”
“I attend both the the Kickboxing Fitness Class and the Self-Defense Traditional Belt Curriculum.”
What members say
“Sensei George and the rest of the instructors here provide a welcoming environment and excellent instruction to students of all levels, and it's great exercise along the way.”
“Sensei George and the rest of the instructors here provide a welcoming environment and excellent instruction to students of all levels, and it's great exercise along the way.”
“I was convinced by a friend to go to a few classes and try it out; I have been hooked ever since.”
“You will love hitting the bags and you will see the results within weeks!”
“This gym is so welcoming and great for beginners through tenured practitioners, men and women, and people of all ages.”
“I love seeing how martial arts can have such a positive impact on our children’s lives and HMA is dedicated to developing character, integrity and confidence in our youth.”
From the reviews
My wife and I went to the House of Martial Arts based on a promotional offer they had around St. Patricks Day (wonderful deal, btw) and before the first class was over we felt that this was a place that we could see ourselves wanting to come to.
I walked in off the street one day to talk to Sensei George and have been coming back for the last several months. Sensei George listened to my goals and we talked through how to achieve them with HMA’s programs.
I attend both the the Kickboxing Fitness Class and the Self-Defense Traditional Belt Curriculum. I love them both. The fitness class is the perfect blend of cardio and general strength/flexibility training.
Best dojo in Indiana. World class instructors, great social community, and small classes for individual critique. I've trained here for three and a half years and don't want to be anywhere else. This gym is so welcoming and great for beginners through tenured practitioners, men and women, and people of all ages.
New to kickboxing? Start at House of Martial Arts
House of Martial Arts 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 House of Martial Arts
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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