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Mercenary Combat Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Kennewick, Washington
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
- 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
- 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 tricitiesmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-303-6938
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids joined not knowing how to do a push up or make friends.”
Other martial arts here
“No matter what level you are at for mma or even self defense, this is the place to go in tri-cities.”
“The mats are super spongy can’t be good to be rolling on that mat for BJJ.”
“No matter what level you are at for mma or even self defense, this is the place to go in tri-cities.”
What members say
“Great coaches, very supportive, I couldn’t ask for more of Coach tony and Coach skittles.”
“His Fiancé Kelly was super welcoming and very kind helped me loosen up a bit.”
“Great workout while also learning self defense at the same time!”
“Great coaches, very supportive, I couldn’t ask for more of Coach tony and Coach skittles.”
From the reviews
Great coaches, very supportive, I couldn’t ask for more of Coach tony and Coach skittles. My kids joined not knowing how to do a push up or make friends. Now they are very outgoing, more focused in school and I would recommend anyone not to be shy and check this place out first.
World class training in the Tri-City area. If you want to be a fighter hands down this is the best gym in eastern Washington. The coaching staff is very dedicated to their programs and fighters. From personal experience I am beyond happy with the quality of training and my results as a fighter.
I tried out this gym today. I just moved from Orlando, FL. I really liked the class I was looking for a coach that would correct my technique. Which Tony did! His Fiancé Kelly was super welcoming and very kind helped me loosen up a bit. However, I noticed my slides were super black and gross when I got home.
Mercenary Combat Academy is a great place to train at any level or experience. Everyone is helpful, welcoming, and humble. Both Tony and Anthony bring a lot of knowledge and experience with them. They have an excellent teaching and coaching style. I highly recommend to try out a class.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mercenary Combat Academy
Mercenary Combat Academy 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 Mercenary Combat 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.