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Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
4.9 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Chester Township, Ohio
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jgmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-443-2048
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 1:30–4 pm |
The classes they run
“Combined with his experience at the highest levels as a fighter and a coach, I could not ask for a better gym for myself and my son.”
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“What can be very nerve racking experience for someone to walk through the door of a martial arts gym for the first time they make it a great experience.”
“I had tried several different gyms in the Cincy area for BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
Other martial arts here
“I had tried several different gyms in the Cincy area for BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“Jorge is one of the best MMA coaches in the world, we need him way more than he needs us.”
“They offer a diverse range of martial arts programs, including boxing, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo, suitable for all age groups.”
“Whether you’re here to get fit, learn self-defense, or just find a community that genuinely cares this place will change your life.”
What members say
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“The environment is professional, disciplined, and welcoming — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter.”
“My daughter is in the kids BJJ where her discipline and confidence has soared!”
“The women’s classes are especially inviting and encouraging, with amazing coaches who help us to work hard and give one on one feedback.”
“I’ve grown so much, not just in skill, but in confidence, focus, and self-belief in the few months I have been training here.”
“The staff are incredibly friendly and have always been happy to help manage my membership with my constantly shifting schedule between college and gig work.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for a coach that will challenge you to be the best version of yourself, look no further. Professor Jorge is a UFC pioneer and an amazing coach able to see what is holding you back in your martial arts journey. He and the staff will encourage you to get better with EVERY repetition and practice.
After experiencing other gyms around the Cincinnati area, I can say for certain that if you are SERIOUS about martial arts, competing or just wanting to be pushed to your limits and grow as a person, this is the gym for you. This is not the gym for you if you are sensitive and not willing to be corrected.
Professor Gurgel and Reeves (as well as the entire JGMMA coaching staff) are absolutely second to none. From the moment you walk in the door you will be greeted with enthusiasm, respect, and the drive to work hard. I had been training for only a short time when I moved to Cincinnati and visited JGMMA.
Jorge Gurgel is an amazing jiu jiujitsu instructor. He is very motivational and every time I’ve gotten a chance to learn from him he teaches very effective techniques that I can put to use immediately. He has trained several UFC fighters who are known for there amazing ground game, so you know his techniques work!
New to kickboxing? Start at Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester 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 Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
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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