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McClendon Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Alexandria, Kentucky
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 (ages 6) — 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 mcclendonmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 307-9717
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors and I are patient, highly skilled, and wonderful with children, focusing on discipline and confidence just as much as technique.”
“Also, the older students are all very accomplished martial artists with multiple medals and competition wins across the world.”
Other martial arts here
“I was a bit intimidated to start MMA, but this studio made me feel welcome from day one.”
What members say
“They are encouraging to our children and have helped them build self confidence and mental strength along with teaching them.”
“The instructors and I are patient, highly skilled, and wonderful with children, focusing on discipline and confidence just as much as technique.”
“The classes are challenging but supportive, and there’s a real 'family vibe' here rather than an intimidating 'fighter' atmosphere.”
From the reviews
McClendon Martial Arts is amazing! My son had been attending for almost 5 years. He loves coming to class every week. Mr. McClendon is such a great instructor and is able to push the kids to do their best while keeping it fun. All of the instructors and the staff have been wonderful to work with.
McClendon Martial Arts is awesome! They have help my son stay active and he is always excited to go to class. The staff is kind, patient and excellent teachers! For all ages and multiple times available that allows flexibility.
My daughter has been taking classes for a year and I just started too! The have an amazing group of instructors with so much knowledge and patience! We love everyone there and have met so many great people.
We absolutely love McClendon Martial arts! It's been great with our very energetic son (5yr) for almost a year. He who loves the little Spartans group. Fun enough to keep him interested while also learning the discipline and form. All the instructors have been nothing but patient and kind and knowledgeable.
New to kickboxing? Start at McClendon Martial Arts
McClendon Martial Arts 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 McClendon Martial Arts
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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