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Nashville MMA Training Camp

4.9 ★★★★★ 549 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Nashville, Tennessee

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes 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
  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 nashvillemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (615) 297-4430

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday 8 AM–2 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 Nashville MMA Training Camp, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My son wanted to start boxing and this gym is the perfect fit.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”

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🤜 Sparring

“The open gym portion never got “too busy” which made it so nice to get my lifts in without having to wait for my turn.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you're a professional/amateur fighter or a hobbyist, this is where you'll advance your skill.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Having her coach the women’s Muay Thai on Saturdays and making it a safe inclusive place is ideal for newcomers and to really hone in on your training.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My son wanted to start boxing and this gym is the perfect fit.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Took trial all levels and fundamentals Muay Thai class and both were great!”

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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 Nashville MMA Training Camp — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Having her coach the women’s Muay Thai on Saturdays and making it a safe inclusive place is ideal for newcomers and to really hone in on your training.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My son wanted to start boxing and this gym is the perfect fit.”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“Nashville MMA Training Camp came in clutch and allowed for the Echelon Front staff and attendees to use the facility for the evening at a short notice.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“There was a quick adjustment to the Intro to BJJ because a facility was needed since the class could not be held at the venue due to unfortunate circumstances.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I got into jiujitsu mainly for “self defense” and couldn’t have been anymore grateful for my experience and time at NMMATC.”

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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 549 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Coach BT, has some of the BEST insight to martial arts in the city/state!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“From white to black belts, always showing up for competitions and showing support, give us the extra push we need in our matches to do our best.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 7 mentions

“The staff was very welcoming, the facility was clean, and big enough for us all to train.”

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“Having her coach the women’s Muay Thai on Saturdays and making it a safe inclusive place is ideal for newcomers and to really hone in on your training.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”

From the reviews

Training Camp is filled with GOOD People & Energy! I was in town for the Striking seminar, featuring Coach Henry Hooft, Robbie Lawler & Micheal Chandler. I must say.. THANK YOU to Training Camp for hosting!!! The lay out of the gym is nice, plenty of mat space. There were at least 70 people there for the seminar.

★★★★★ — Aye-1, Aug 2018

I could not emphasize enough how much I love this gym. Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience. The coaches are great, the classes are fun, the gym is huge and very clean.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Oct 2025

Held a workout event here this past weekend and had a phenomenal time. Staff was super helpful, communicative, and easy to work with. Shawn was a great coach as well. Will definitely be back 💯

★★★★★ — Sierra, Feb 2025

This is the place to be for all your mma training needs. I went for a trial/drop-in just visiting from out of state, and I was definitely more than impressed. I felt like a kid in a candy shop between the plethora of specialized classes with skilled and knowledgeable instructors (wrestling, muay thai, mma, boxing,…

★★★★★ — Melody, Jan 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Nashville MMA Training Camp

Nashville MMA Training Camp comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Nashville MMA Training Camp

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 Nashville MMA Training Camp

1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN37210

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