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Midwest Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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
- 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 midwestmartialartssf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 605-340-0184
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:45–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Tresa rocks with her amazing photos/videos of everyone as well and it's always fun to see their kids having fun at the gym with everyone too.”
“I started training here last June as a total beginner in martial arts.”
“Been so long since I've trained at a place that teaches real Muay Thai.”
“The instructor has ample experience in both BJJ and Tai boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Been so long since I've trained at a place that teaches real Muay Thai.”
“The instructor has ample experience in both BJJ and Tai boxing.”
“MMA Academy is one of the best academies for people like me who want to learn and advance, but still have responsibilities outside of the gym.”
“Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude.”
What members say
“Instructor is friendly, knowledgeable, and is able to apply training to real life situations.”
“Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude.”
“Instructor is friendly, knowledgeable, and is able to apply training to real life situations.”
From the reviews
MMA Academy is one of the best academies for people like me who want to learn and advance, but still have responsibilities outside of the gym. They welcomed me and my husband into their academy so easily, especially when I was so unsure about starting.
Midwest martial arts is a top tier gym with a great culture and full of good people. Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude. If you are new to martial arts or just passing through, definitely stop in for a roll
I started training here last June as a total beginner in martial arts. Devin and the coaches do a great job teaching both Muay Thai and BJJ. Classes will be fun, challenging, and very rewarding. If you're thinking about starting your martial arts journey do it here!!
Class is always a great experience with everyone and a fun way to get a workout in while learning something new. If you want to meet a group of fun individuals and a passionate person to teach you something new I highly recommend this place!
New to kickboxing? Start at Midwest Martial Arts Academy
Midwest Martial Arts Academy 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 Midwest Martial Arts 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.
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