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MKG International Martial Arts Madison
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Madison, Wisconsin
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 $79/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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mkgmadison.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 608-405-6542
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our children have developed fantastic life skills in addition to personal confidence and physical fitness through their MKG Littles and MKG Kids programs.”
“We felt really welcome as beginners-- the other students there even gave us friendly suggestions while we practiced with them.”
“Though I have only been able to do private lessons for the last few months, I really am enjoying the elements & philosophy of MKG.”
Other martial arts here
“Guro Josh is super knowledgeable and Coach Mark taught a great grappling course!”
“Very self defense oriented, but still always made it fun to train.”
What members say
“Tawny, Ezra, and Mitch are great instructors and really nice people, and I always look forward to getting to class (even after a long day at work)!”
“We train in a variety of arts, are always looking at new ways to piece them together, and have fun doing it in a welcoming, educational, and hard-working environment.”
“He is also very good at reading where his students are holistically(physically & Mentally) and does an excellent job encouraging, guiding and empowering them to reach their goals.”
“We train in a variety of arts, are always looking at new ways to piece them together, and have fun doing it in a welcoming, educational, and hard-working environment.”
From the reviews
MKG Madison is more than a martial arts gym, it’s a family. Josh, the owner and lead instructor, along with the other instructors at this facility are excellent. They are patient, practical minded and very knowledgeable.
Take with a grain of salt as I only went for the beginner's kickboxing lesson. The instructor, Josh, is super friendly and a good instructor. The gym is nice. However, a friend of mine tells me the price is very high for what they offer. So before you commit here, make sure you compare different gyms.
I first came to this gym about 4 years ago with a background in a few select arts. Through this gym I was introduced to arts that I hadn't earlier considered for my training, and Josh in particular was able to connect my earlier background in weaponry arts to ideas found within punching, kicking, and grappling arts.
Any martial art school will be good or bad depending on what the student is looking for. It happens that MKG Madison provides what I'm looking for, which is skill based training with a focus on safety and technical knowledge, without competition or posturing.
New to kickboxing? Start at MKG International Martial Arts Madison
MKG International Martial Arts Madison 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 MKG International Martial Arts Madison
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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