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Militia Mixed Martial Arts & American Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in East Ridge, Tennessee
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 3–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 militiamixedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (423) 654-3012
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is a member of the kids classes with Coach Stephanie and this woman is a rockstar!”
“), I really appreciate that they offer a women’s only class where no guys are allowed in.”
“Coach Tom is a phenomenal instructor and knows how to really break down the techniques for all skill levels.”
“Coach Tom has taught him so many amazing skills that he was able to compete at his first NAGA tournament in October.”
“Coach Tom does very well with showing structure and breaks everything down so it’s clear with Mauy Thai and boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Tom does very well with showing structure and breaks everything down so it’s clear with Mauy Thai and boxing.”
“Tom and Stef have such a strong passion for this sport and for MMA, as a whole, that it becomes infectious and addicting.”
“I know there are a lot of experienced BJJ and fighters at the gym as well, but my experience as a new person has been so full of hospitality and encouragement.”
“If you are looking to learn some self defense, get in shape, or just looking to improve yourself check them out!”
What members say
“Coach Tom has taught him so many amazing skills that he was able to compete at his first NAGA tournament in October.”
“Not only are the classes amazing but Tom is very welcoming and the gym is just an overall positive environment.”
“This is a great way to increase your child's confidence and exhaust their energy.”
“Coach Tom has taught him so many amazing skills that he was able to compete at his first NAGA tournament in October.”
“Coach Stefanie is so wonderful she really makes sure the ladies feel welcomed and is there to help.”
“I've been here since the day it opened and I can easily say it has changed my life.”
From the reviews
When I moved to the area I was looking for a gym that would push me to my limits but be my safe haven. Militia is that, for me. Finding a strong female presence to train under in the sport of Jiu Jitsu is far and few between, and the ladies that train at Militia are some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure…
If your looking for a MMA and Ju Jitsu school, then this is your place. I've been here since the day it opened and I can easily say it has changed my life. Coach Tom, Stefanie and John are amazing people. Beyond their credentials, their personalities are well suited for coaching.
Amazing place to train, Tom and Stefani are awesome trainers and really break everything down in a way to easily understand and make you feel at home. Update, after nearly 2 yrs training here I can honestly say this place has me in the best shape of my life, and the training is hands down the best I've ever…
Went to the grand opening and could not be happier with my experience at Militia MMA! Coach Tom is a phenomenal instructor and knows how to really break down the techniques for all skill levels. Coach Stefanie is so wonderful she really makes sure the ladies feel welcomed and is there to help. Can’t wait to come back!
New to kickboxing? Start at Militia Mixed Martial Arts & American Jiu-Jitsu
Militia Mixed Martial Arts & American Jiu-Jitsu 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 Militia Mixed Martial Arts & American Jiu-Jitsu
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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