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Maverick Training Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Huntsville, Alabama
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
- 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 mavericktraining.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 256-797-6025
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I helped teach kids classes for a time and the kids program is ran top notch with every kid getting the attention they deserve.”
“Great, friendly, wide-ranging, and legit sparring partners in both Muay Thai and BJJ.”
“So whether you're looking to compete - you will always have a coach in your corner.”
“I have been training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Maverick Training Center since Oct 2022 and I am thankful to have found this place.”
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“I have been training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Maverick Training Center since Oct 2022 and I am thankful to have found this place.”
“I have been training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Maverick Training Center since Oct 2022 and I am thankful to have found this place.”
“If you are interested in learning BJJ or Mauy Thai, either to be competitive, learn self defense, for fitness, or just to have some fun then I highly recommend Maverick.”
What members say
“Or you just want to train casually - you will always have a knowledgeable coach.”
“The instruction from the many black belts and upper belts is great and the classes are welcoming.”
“I’m in my forties and training got me into the best shape of my life.”
“I helped teach kids classes for a time and the kids program is ran top notch with every kid getting the attention they deserve.”
“There's a better focus on standup/takedowns than at many gyms, which is essential since competitions and fights start standing.”
“The mats are kept clean throughout the day, the technique and instruction is incredible, and gym culture is very family oriented - never any drama.”
From the reviews
This gym is well worth a visit. I travel regularly for work and hate taking training breaks, so I've been to a lot of gyms. This one is one of the nicest I've ever been to. It's owned by a female black belt; her two kids are also blackbelts and they teach many of the classes. Talk about a talented family!
I trained for 2 years at Maverick. You will truly get the best training around Huntsville and in Alabama. The facility is spotless at all times and the expected hygiene standards are always upkept. Maverick offers a variety of classes that allowed me to train at flexible times, as my schedule changed often.
I have been training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Maverick Training Center since Oct 2022 and I am thankful to have found this place. The gym has a warm and welcoming presence. All of the instructors are professional and extremely competent in their craft. They maintain the cleanest gym that I have ever seen.
I was in town for several months and was glad I found Maverick Training Center. It is my favorite gym where I have trained. The coaches are exceptional; clear in their instruction, and they teach techniques in a logical progression that builds over the weeks, aiding learning.
New to kickboxing? Start at Maverick Training Center
Maverick Training Center 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Maverick Training Center
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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