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Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Ipswich, Massachusetts
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
- 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 markwarnerpma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (978) 356-9800
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Tashi Mark, Tashi Deb, Tashi Tim and the junior instructors are amazing to work with and fantastic with all three of my kids in their Junior and Dragons classes as well.”
Other martial arts here
“Focused on the core development of values in effort, etiquette, self-control, sincerity, and character, students learn how to use martial arts in self defense.”
What members say
“My daughter has gain self confidence!”
“The instructions relate to each student in a nourishing, patient and personal way that helps build martial arts skills as well as self confidence.”
“The instructors are outstanding, supportive to all, they truly care about their students wellbeing.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Mark Warner's PMA school. All ages and fitness welcome. My 11 yr old daughter and I have been taking classes for more than 3 years. You can't find a better place for children to learn about self discipline, respect, self confidence and safety (so much more).
Great place, the kids love it there. So happy to be practicing during these times. The social distancing is on point and the online classes are a great bonus. Instructors are super good with the kids. Adult classes are great too. Lots to offer with solid instruction and great attitudes.
We started here 4.5 years ago with our “wild child” within weeks there was a difference in attitude, behavior and demeanor. Since then our child has gone from a white belt to brown, the last before his black sash. He is dedicated and focused. We’ve also been welcomed into the martial arts family.
I have been in the adult kickboxing class for going on 2.5 years now and love it. It is the best regular workout I have ever had. Tashi Mark, Tashi Deb, Tashi Tim and the junior instructors are amazing to work with and fantastic with all three of my kids in their Junior and Dragons classes as well.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Mark Warner's Professional 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Mark Warner's Professional 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.
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