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Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Collinsville, Illinois

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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
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  • Website & schedule metrokms.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 618-669-4470

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:15 pm
Tuesday 3–9:15 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9:15 pm
Thursday 3–9:15 pm
Friday 4–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 19 mentions

“My children have been enrolled for over a year now and have excelled in their teaching environment!”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“My family and I have trained at Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing for many years and I would highly recommend their services for your entire family.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“This school has done wonders for my son. His discipline and focus have dramatically improved.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“My 8 year old has multiple neurological disorders and this has helped to eliminate the need for therapy services!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“The overwhelming positive energy is contagious, the family atmosphere is refreshing, and they motivate me to train hard every time I go to class.”

From the reviews

My family and I have trained at Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing for many years and I would highly recommend their services for your entire family.

★★★★★ — Tricia, Jan 2018

Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing in Collinsville has been a fantastic experience from the start. All of the instructors are wonderful teachers, and there is a variety of personalities to help you get different perspectives on the various tactics.

★★★★★ — Maile, Sep 2018

Very happy with their program for my son. Even in the first month of classes I saw an improvement in respect and listening at home. The classes are very well organized, fun, and life lessons taught. He is also being taught how to defend himself and I can tell he feels more empowered by this.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Aug 2024

I had no prior martial arts experience and was very imitated trying something new. I tried their adult class when I started college and loved their program. I learned a lot of self defense tools as well as kickboxing skills.

★★★★★ — Chloe, Jan 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

123 W Main St, Collinsville, IL62234

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