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Meta Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fayetteville, Arkansas
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 (ages 5–15) — 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 meta-ma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 479-398-2321
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our 5-year-old son is having a great time in the youth kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu classes!”
“This isn’t my home gym, but I wanted to check out their Sunday leg lock class followed by open mat, and I’m glad I did.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone looking to compete in martial arts, learn self defense, or just looking to get in shape!”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find classes tailored to your skill level, ensuring that everyone gets the attention they need to progress.”
Other martial arts here
“Meta Martial Arts is an absolute gem for anyone looking to delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing.”
“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or simply challenge yourself in new ways, Meta Martial Arts is the place to be.”
What members say
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find classes tailored to your skill level, ensuring that everyone gets the attention they need to progress.”
“Coach Nate is very knowledgeable and brings great energy to class every day.”
“My son Sage has absolutely loved his time at Meta Martial Arts!”
“They run a very clean and professional establishment.”
“From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with a sense of camaraderie and dedication to the craft.”
“Everyone that I know who trains at meta is very friendly and helpful to one another.”
From the reviews
Meta martial arts is an incredible place to learn martial arts. Coach Nate with has a gift of teaching in a way where you truly get better every class. Everyone that I know who trains at meta is very friendly and helpful to one another. I look forward to classes every week!
Great place for kids! Well organized classes that include mastering kickboxing and Brazliian jujitsu skills, as well as personal development, such as self-discipline and meditation. Also plenty of fun games for balance, strength, and stamina. Coaches are fantastic!
We got started a couple weeks ago and it’s been awesome. My son Sage has absolutely loved his time at Meta Martial Arts! Coach Nate is an incredible teacher—patient, motivating, and really great with kids. Sage enjoys both jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, and it’s been amazing to see how much he’s learning.
Meta Martial Arts is an absolute gem for anyone looking to delve into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with a sense of camaraderie and dedication to the craft.
New to kickboxing? Start at Meta Martial Arts
Meta 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 Meta 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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