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Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Montgomery, Alabama

Free trial Beginners welcome 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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule johnsonsmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (334) 284-2344

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“Every week has something slightly different happening so my child knows the drill but doesn't get bored.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“🤗🤗🤗 I attended Johnson's Karate school some years ago when Mr Johnson, Instructor/Owner, was teaching his kickboxing classes and it was amazing.”

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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 Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 3 mentions

“No complaints this way, I would recommend Johnson’s Karate to anyone looking for a Martial Arts Class”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Johnson is a master teacher and is great with kids.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 3 mentions

“A great place for kids to learn Martial Arts and very family oriented”

From the reviews

Johnson's Martial Arts Academy is by far the BEST place to take your kids (and/or yourself) to meet people, have fun, get in shape and learn basic & advanced forms of Karate as well as other Martial Arts techniques.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Dec 2019

I sat in two separate times while my niece and nephew started their first classes. I was blown away by the instructor's knowledge and teaching abilities. He skillfully balanced multiple different students as they practiced different techniques. He was stern but friendly and playful.

★★★★★ — The, Jan 2020

Mr. Johnson is amazing! My kiddo (4) is loving his class and learning so much! He does a great job being stern but fun with the whole class. Every week has something slightly different happening so my child knows the drill but doesn't get bored. Prices are very affordable and Mr.

★★★★★ — Paige, Jan 2023

Mr. Johnson is great with the kids, my six year old son is learning a lot! No complaints this way, I would recommend Johnson’s Karate to anyone looking for a Martial Arts Class

★★★★★ — Michelle, May 2019

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New to kickboxing? Start at Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy

Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy

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 Johnson’s Martial Arts Academy

1751 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL36117

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