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Minnesota Kali Group
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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
- Membership memberships run around $150/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mnkali.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-821-6800
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“It's a great workout and very rewarding.”
“My daughter takes their youth classes and is absolutely beaming and excited after every hour spent with their instructors.”
“The best martial arts gym in the Twin Cities for people with all levels of conditioning and skill.”
“It has a friendly welcoming atmosphere that is geared toward fitness and learning for beginners all the way up to people who want to spar.”
“I have taken Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes here for almost 2 years and can’t speak highly enough of the experience.”
“There are also family options (the best deal for folks in the same household) and private training packages if you want direct tutelage.”
Other martial arts here
“I have taken Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes here for almost 2 years and can’t speak highly enough of the experience.”
“I have taken Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes here for almost 2 years and can’t speak highly enough of the experience.”
What members say
“Everyone from the front desk staff, to the other folks taking adult classes and as mentioned the amazing instructors are just an absolute joy to be around.”
“It is a very welcoming environment and offers a variety classes to challenge you mentally and physically.”
“It's a great workout and very rewarding.”
“The best martial arts gym in the Twin Cities for people with all levels of conditioning and skill.”
“It’s also super women friendly!”
“It has a friendly welcoming atmosphere that is geared toward fitness and learning for beginners all the way up to people who want to spar.”
From the reviews
Listen, if you want to be a part of an outstanding group who loves training, truth, and good times….you need to check out the world-famous Minnesota Kali Group. I believe Rick Faye is one of the premier martial arts instructors of our time. His instruction is always insightful, relevant….and fun!
My daughter takes their youth classes and is absolutely beaming and excited after every hour spent with their instructors. Joe, Tim, and Kyle are truly wonderful humans who have found a perfect balance between instructing, inspiring, encouraging discipline and excellence but injecting the air with humor and kindness.
This is a high quality martial arts studio and I'm glad I got to train here while I was traveling. The instructors are knowledgeable and creative. The workouts are pretty good too. You get a mind workout too. There is training in all stages of martial combat.
There is much about the Minnesota Kali Group that I find makes them stand out amongst other martial arts schools in the Twin Cities. I think two major components of this are: The wide variety of martial arts classes that they offer, and that they are second-to-none in terms of the vast network of talented people that…
New to kickboxing? Start at Minnesota Kali Group
Minnesota Kali Group 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 Minnesota Kali Group
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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