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Louisville Combat Academy

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Louisville, Kentucky

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule louisvillecombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (502) 541-2773

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 5:30–9 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM
Sunday 1–3 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 Louisville Combat Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“My kids (7 and 4) and I have all been attending Louisville Combat Academy for the last 4 months and love it.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or a fighter, you'll get better everyday and the best part - my whole family participates.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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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 Louisville Combat Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“I definitely do Recommend their jujitsu but they do have others like, wrestling, Muai Thai, MMA, strength ,ect.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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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 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“I’ve learned from AJ and Kevin and both those guys are excellent instructors who take the time to explain each technique clearly and in detail.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“The classes were relatively large and diverse, so whether you're attending your first class ever or you're a black belt, you'll find great training partners.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Very proud my family can be a part of such a great gym!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 16 mentions

“If you’re looking for high-level coaching, strong training partners and a welcoming community, I couldn’t recommend it more.”

From the reviews

They got everything. They got an old John Malkovich type, they got a 21 year old Opie purple belt on growth hormones, a Mexican who used to train in orange county, (we got an Italian guy like that) that kid who's momma took Tylenol. Un cuban con bigote.

★★★★★ — James, Nov 2025

Love coming here!! This place has helped me grow in something new that I am good at. Both students and coaches are very helpful we work as a team And help each other learn new things. They offer classes for adults And children. This place has changed My perspective on jujitsu as a beginner.

★★★★★ — Gemma, Nov 2025

Awesome place! My kids (7 and 4) and I have all been attending Louisville Combat Academy for the last 4 months and love it. We primarily do Jiujitsu but I have also attended the Muay Thai class and it was great as well.

★★★★★ — Camryn, Dec 2024

I dropped in for a couple of classes while traveling. Tough people dedicated to refining their skill set. That being said, I could not have felt more welcome. The classes were relatively large and diverse, so whether you're attending your first class ever or you're a black belt, you'll find great training partners.

★★★★★ — Mark, Jul 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Louisville Combat Academy

Louisville Combat Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Louisville Combat 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 Louisville Combat Academy

7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY40228

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