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Mushin Academy of Martial Arts | Battle Creek

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Battle Creek, Michigan

Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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 13) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 themushinacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (269) 579-2020

Hours

Monday 6:45–8:15 AM, 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5:15–6:15 PM, 6:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30–9 PM
Wednesday 6:45–8:15 AM, 5:15–6:15 PM, 6:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30–9 PM
Friday 6:45–8:15 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM

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 Mushin Academy of Martial Arts | Battle Creek, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Awesome academy my daughter enjoys it and the instructors are great awesome group”

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🏆 Competition Team

“I am from the Bulldog Fight Team in Mishawaka at Todd Brown's gym and can now speak highly of Mushin with my comrades.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“I'm a southpaw amateur in Muay Thai and was able to train with Andrew on a Sunday.”

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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 Mushin Academy of Martial Arts | Battle Creek — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“I'm a southpaw amateur in Muay Thai and was able to train with Andrew on a Sunday.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“My son and I are taking BJJ.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“I am from the Bulldog Fight Team in Mishawaka at Todd Brown's gym and can now speak highly of Mushin with my comrades.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“Can't wait to integrate into the family more and learn even more!”

From the reviews

Kevin and Ray opened their doors to me at Mushin while I was in town visiting. I was treated with enthusiasm, respect, patience, and kindness. I am from the Bulldog Fight Team in Mishawaka at Todd Brown's gym and can now speak highly of Mushin with my comrades.

★★★★★ — Julie, May 2026

Friendly and no pressure Dojo to learn Various martial arts. My son and I are taking BJJ. The other students are extremely helpful and supportive. Prof. Kevin Kellems is a excellent instructor. I am very pleased with how he( and the other higher belts) works with my son(14).

★★★★★ — E, Aug 2019

Daytime instructors have been great and I am learning a lot! Can't wait to integrate into the family more and learn even more!

★★★★★ — Lucas, Dec 2022

Awesome academy my daughter enjoys it and the instructors are great awesome group

★★★★★ — Timothy, Sep 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at Mushin Academy of Martial Arts | Battle Creek

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 Mushin Academy of Martial Arts | Battle Creek

30 E Columbia Ave Suit F-2, Battle Creek, MI49014

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