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Mad Max's Academy (MMA)
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Columbus, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule madmaxacademymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 557-0118
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 4–7 PM |
The classes they run
“Excellent coaching, Max really cares and can help your fitness/fighting skills regardless if you’re a first timer in a gym or a professional level fighter”
“He wrapped up the session with some friendly sparring, which everyone loved.”
“I worked with Max to put together a private birthday boxing event for my boyfriend and his friends, and it was an absolute hit!”
“I’ve been doing personal training with Max for almost a year now.”
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“I worked with Max to put together a private birthday boxing event for my boyfriend and his friends, and it was an absolute hit!”
“Would seriously recommend him to anyone wanting to learn MMA or anyone who needs a personal trainer.”
What members say
“Excellent coaching, Max really cares and can help your fitness/fighting skills regardless if you’re a first timer in a gym or a professional level fighter”
“From teaching you the basics on your first day, to walking with you into the fire of competition, there isn’t a better person to learn from and build with.”
“One of the biggest transformations I’ve ever made to my body was under the supervision & direction of Max.”
From the reviews
I worked with Max to put together a private birthday boxing event for my boyfriend and his friends, and it was an absolute hit! Max guided everyone through a variety of punches and combinations, keeping the energy high and the vibe fun throughout.
A great team and coach! No matter what level you are in your training career, this is a great place to train. Different level fighters across the board all with respect for each other that embodies a culture of hard work and discipline but accepts everyone from new to advanced and will allow everyone to get the work…
Worked with Max for a year and he is an amazing fighter and coach who 100% knows everything that it takes to win in life, be a great fighter, and also be the best version of yourself physically and mentally. Would seriously recommend him to anyone wanting to learn MMA or anyone who needs a personal trainer.
Max is a great coach, teaching real fundamentals that anyone can observe him use in his fights. Being able to learn from him and see him demonstrate in his own career is very motivating. Also cares about all of his guys and his team, which has been very successful thus far.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mad Max's Academy (MMA)
Mad Max's Academy (MMA) 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 Mad Max's Academy (MMA)
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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