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Mosburg Boxing Academy

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Joplin, Missouri

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Women's classes Competition team

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  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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
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  • Phone +1 808-631-1730

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5–6 am
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 5–6 am
Friday 4–6:30 pm
Saturday 10–11:30 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 Mosburg Boxing Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 11 mentions

“The academy is kid friendly, perfect environment for the kids to have good role models, learn from the best and teach the kids how to defend themselves with great self confidence.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“I was nervous at first, but taking the Women’s Class gave me a helpful foundation.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to level up your training, Ryan knows exactly how to help you grow and push your limits in the best way possible.”

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🤜 Sparring

“Best gym around, best sparring, great people”

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🥊 Boxing 17 mentions

“I been boxing here for 6 months now and I have been very pleased with the level of training I have received.”

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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 Mosburg Boxing Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 17 mentions

“I been boxing here for 6 months now and I have been very pleased with the level of training I have received.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 7 mentions

“Ryan is a great coach with a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend anyone wanting to get in shape and or learn martial arts.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“From day one, Ryan (the owner and coach) made me feel welcome and supported.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I was nervous at first, but taking the Women’s Class gave me a helpful foundation.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“The academy is kid friendly, perfect environment for the kids to have good role models, learn from the best and teach the kids how to defend themselves with great self confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“The academy is kid friendly, perfect environment for the kids to have good role models, learn from the best and teach the kids how to defend themselves with great self confidence.”

From the reviews

Best Boxing Gym in Joplin by far. Ryan I has a professional business and keeps his word. Believe it or not, other gym owners don't. That's why I highly recommend Mosburg Boxing Academy!

★★★★★ — Tony, Jan 2026

Ryan is very knowledgeable and a great coach works hard with everyone you'll enjoy every minute of class highly recommend

★★★★★ — Russ, Nov 2024

Mosburg boxing academy is the place to be! The academy is kid friendly, perfect environment for the kids to have good role models, learn from the best and teach the kids how to defend themselves with great self confidence.

★★★★★ — Henrique, Nov 2024

I can’t say enough good things about this place! From day one, Ryan (the owner and coach) made me feel welcome and supported. I was way out of my comfort zone when I started, but now I feel stronger, more confident, and motivated every time I step in the gym 💪🔥 The energy here is amazing—everyone is so encouraging,…

★★★★★ — Corina, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mosburg Boxing Academy

Mosburg Boxing Academy 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 808-631-1730

Your first kickboxing class at Mosburg Boxing 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.

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 Mosburg Boxing Academy

1603 S Main St, Joplin, MO64804

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