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McMahon Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fort Collins, Colorado
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
- 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
- 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 mcmahonbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 970-482-5601
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“We put our two boys in the Junior Grapplers and Little Champs programs about a month ago at McMahon, and the entire experience has been nothing short of amazing.”
“They meet you exactly where you are—whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for an upcoming fight.”
“I have been training at MTC for about 10 months and recently got to attend a local BJJ tournament with a few other students and instructors.”
“As a parent, I can confidently say that McMahon training center has been an incredible place for my son to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.”
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“As a parent, I can confidently say that McMahon training center has been an incredible place for my son to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.”
“We put our two boys in the Junior Grapplers and Little Champs programs about a month ago at McMahon, and the entire experience has been nothing short of amazing.”
What members say
“My 10-year-old son wanted to try for the first time and they made it easy and where friendly and welcoming.”
“You can tell they truly love what they do—and it has made a huge difference in our kids’ confidence and growth.”
“They have a fantastic understanding of how to work with kids, tailoring the training to their age and abilities, while still building confidence and discipline.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient and supportive, creating a positive environment where my son feels encouraged to push himself and grow.”
From the reviews
I have trained at many BJJ gyms over the years, and I can confidently say that McMahon Training Center is one of the best. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. The instructors are incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
We put our two boys in the Junior Grapplers and Little Champs programs about a month ago at McMahon, and the entire experience has been nothing short of amazing. Our boys attend three days a week, and the skills they’ve learned in just one month are incredible.
As a parent, I can confidently say that McMahon training center has been an incredible place for my son to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient and supportive, creating a positive environment where my son feels encouraged to push himself and grow.
From my very first class, I felt welcomed and genuinely part of the McMahon family. ALL of the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, supportive, and encouraging. They meet you exactly where you are—whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or preparing for an upcoming fight.
New to kickboxing? Start at McMahon Training Center
McMahon Training Center 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 McMahon 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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