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Life Martial Arts

4.5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Corpus Christi, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

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 $172/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 — 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
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  • Website & schedule lifemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 361-992-5621

Hours

Monday 2:30–8 pm
Tuesday 2:30–8 pm
Wednesday 2:30–8 pm
Thursday 2:30–8 pm
Friday 2:30–6 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Life Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 28 mentions

“My son has been attending since October 2023 & is always looking foward to going to class to learn, I also want to add that their staff is amazing with their students.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“He is currently a Junior in high school.”

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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 Life Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 7 mentions

“The flow of training with these instructors is superb not to mention the instructor is also a black belt in jiu-jitsu so he officially understands the ground game.”

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🥋 Karate 8 mentions

“He has a black belt in karate, working on his 2nd black belt and is active in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Life Martial Arts is a great place to bring your child to learn self defense and discipline.”

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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 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Master Roberts and Mr Sanchez are amazing instructors and teach so much more than just karate and martial arts.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Life Martial Arts is a great place to bring your child to learn self defense and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“We’re so grateful to be part of a program that builds not only physical skills but also confidence and respect.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“What started as a summer camp experience quickly turned into something much more meaningful for our family.”

From the reviews

My grandson has been attending since he was 4 years old he turns 6 this month and I have seen a measurable difference in his respect for others and by far, his focus and anti bully skills. Master Roberts is the best instructor with these kids and have total confidence in his leadership

★★★★★ — Brad, Mar 2020

Highly recommend Life Martial Arts. First class instructors and staff! My son has attended this program since 2013 and now holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt & Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu

★★★★★ — Daniel, Sep 2024

We can’t recommend Life Martial Arts in Corpus Christi highly enough. What started as a summer camp experience quickly turned into something much more meaningful for our family.

★★★★★ — Jason, May 2025

One of the best Karate Schools in South Texas. My boy started his journey 4 years ago and has not looked back. Being in Karate my boy has developed self -confidence and body awareness.

★★★★★ — Eric, Apr 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Life Martial Arts

Life Martial Arts 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 Life 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.

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 Life Martial Arts

5831 Weber Rd, Corpus Christi, TX78413

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