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Martial Art Fitness Center, Inc

5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rochester, Minnesota

Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mafci.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (507) 358-3484

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 5–9:30 PM
Friday 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 2–9:30 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 Martial Art Fitness Center, Inc, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“It's a very clean and welcoming environment with plenty of room for any parents that want to stay and watch their kids train.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“Great place for me to learn Muay Thai.”

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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 Martial Art Fitness Center, Inc — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“Great place for me to learn Muay Thai.”

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🥋 Karate

“I have studied Karate and Kobudo (Japanese weapons) for over 20 years here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“In my role as a Security Officer, I sought to enhance my self-defense skills and gain insights into personal safety techniques.”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“There is a wide variety of styles taught here by excellent instructors.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“We don't have to obligate our summers to traveling for gymnastics competitions or buying hundreds of dollars in uniforms.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“Good prices for families and small groups for focused feedback.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“She has learned discipline and confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“This center has my highest recommendation, and I'm grateful for the positive impact it has had on my family and my professional life.”

From the reviews

Our 9yo daughter started Taekwondo with Master Fred, Sifu Gretel, and staff in October. She loves attending class here. She has learned discipline and confidence. We see so much more benefit to martial arts than we did gymnastics, or cheerleading. She is learning many life lessons and skills.

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2025

Tai Chi: I have done Judo for years and lost my Rochester Club. A Judo hand technique showed in a class of Sifu Gretal. She showed me in 15 minutes what fifteen years did not advance. Her extensive experience and knowledge are revealed in gems understood and instructions followed. I am not a good follower.

★★★★★ — Gordon, Jul 2025

Great place for me to learn Muay Thai. I’m not going into the sport for competition I wanna learn for general self defense . 😊

★★★★★ — Sergio, Jan 2026

The Martial Arts Fitness Center has made an extraordinary impact on my life and that of my two sons. Under the exceptional guidance of Master Gomels, we've not only learned martial arts but also valuable life skills. My sons have grown so much under Master Gomels' teaching.

★★★★★ — Noland, Oct 2023

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Your first kickboxing class at Martial Art Fitness Center, Inc

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 Martial Art Fitness Center, Inc

2849 Broadway Ave S #5517, Rochester, MN55904

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