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Hub City MMA & BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Aberdeen, South Dakota

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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
  • 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
  • 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 hubcitymma.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 605-216-4005

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday 4:30–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12–3 pm

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 Hub City MMA & BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🤜 Sparring

“Stopped in while I was in town for an open mat.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“I’ve had the opportunity to train with Coach Derek at seminars, talking with him at tournaments, and finally had the opportunity to stop into his gym!”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“They offer youth and adult classes in Boxing, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu, as well as mixed martial arts training to prepare you for competition.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Private lessons are also offered.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“My son and I felt welcome from the first time we walked through the door as complete novices.”

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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 Hub City MMA & BJJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“They offer youth and adult classes in Boxing, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu, as well as mixed martial arts training to prepare you for competition.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“Hub City MMA & BJJ is the place to go in Aberdeen South Dakota if you are interested in strengthening your self-defense skills or are planning on competing for sport.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 9 mentions

“Hub City MMA & BJJ is the place to go in Aberdeen South Dakota if you are interested in strengthening your self-defense skills or are planning on competing for sport.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Hub City MMA & BJJ is the place to go in Aberdeen South Dakota if you are interested in strengthening your self-defense skills or are planning on competing for sport.”

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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.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Derek is hands down one of the best coaches/teachers I have had the pleasure of knowing.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“It’s an incredibly welcoming atmosphere that encourages and guides new people in a very healthy, helpful way.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“I’ve had the opportunity to train with Coach Derek at seminars, talking with him at tournaments, and finally had the opportunity to stop into his gym!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“It’s an incredibly welcoming atmosphere that encourages and guides new people in a very healthy, helpful way.”

From the reviews

If you're living in the Aberdeen area and looking to start your training or getting back to it. Look no further, as Hub City MMA & BJJ is your one stop shop. They offer youth and adult classes in Boxing, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu, as well as mixed martial arts training to prepare you for competition.

★★★★★ — John, Nov 2021

Best gym in South Dakota the coach actually cares if you need help and makes sure to make sure everyone understands what’s going on the people there are nice and always down to help others out also 10/10 would train here

★★★★★ — Christian, Jun 2022

Great instructors, professional. They offer adult and youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well as boxing and kickboxing. This gym truly cares about everyone who walks through their doors

★★★★★ — Shane, Jun 2022

If you wanna learn how to make it in and out of the ring go here the coach knows how to teach and knows what he's talking about he'll make it fun to learn and as long as you take him seriously you will learn a lot and you'll be glad you joined I personally have seen everyone in his class improve alot

★★★★★ — Blake, Dec 2023

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Your first kickboxing class at Hub City MMA & BJJ

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 Hub City MMA & BJJ

206 S Dakota St, Aberdeen, SD57401

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