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MMACR

5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Carmel, Indiana

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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 mmacr.us — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (317) 665-4192

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 MMACR, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🤜 Sparring

“Great atmosphere, a lot of people there to spar with and to help push you and help you get better.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“I felt welcome and like I was part of the team from the first class - great for anyone looking to compete or just get in shape!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“There’s plenty of mat space, and while the gym isn’t overcrowded yet, that’s actually a big plus—you get more one-on-one attention and personalized coaching.”

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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 MMACR — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 10 mentions

“They offer kickboxing, MMA, and BJJ/grappling, making it a solid place for anyone serious about learning combat sports in a focused, professional environment.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 15 mentions

“They offer kickboxing, MMA, and BJJ/grappling, making it a solid place for anyone serious about learning combat sports in a focused, professional environment.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He’s not only great at what he does, but he’s also a true mentor who meets you where you’re at, whether your goals are fitness, self-defense, or competition.”

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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 91 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“I have always been interested in trying grappling and mma and the way coach pushes you towards achieving what you want is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“You get high-level instruction in grappling, MMA, and kickboxing, Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and supportive as well.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 5 mentions

“He’s not only great at what he does, but he’s also a true mentor who meets you where you’re at, whether your goals are fitness, self-defense, or competition.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Great gym, coach Daniele is very experienced and you can easily tell with the way he teaches that he’s been doing this for a while.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“You get high-level instruction in grappling, MMA, and kickboxing, Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and supportive as well.”

From the reviews

Coach Danielle is an extremely experienced coach and an incredible teacher. He’s not only great at what he does, but he’s also a true mentor who meets you where you’re at, whether your goals are fitness, self-defense, or competition. This gym is easily the best one I’ve been a part of.

★★★★★ — David, Jan 2026

The gym offers a free trial day, and I decided within the first 15 minutes to sign up. The environment, the team, and the coach in particular are all very welcoming. Coach Daniele is a gregarious guy and welcomed me at the door, gave me the rundown, got my waiver taken care of, and had me training within 5 minutes.

★★★★★ — Maxwell, Jun 2026

If you are looking for a gym within the Indianapolis area please trust me MMACR is the gym you want. I have always been interested in trying grappling and mma and the way coach pushes you towards achieving what you want is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

★★★★★ — Harper, Nov 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MMACR is a great gym with a knowledgeable and experienced coach who truly takes the time to teach and help you improve. The mats are clean, the facility is well maintained, and you can tell cleanliness is a priority.

★★★★★ — Marlon, Dec 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at MMACR

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 MMACR

242 Gradle Dr, Carmel, IN46032

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