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Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Davenport, Iowa
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 tarpeinsdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (563) 386-4240
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The classes they run
“Excellent place to train for all skill levels, I personally recommend the jiu jitsu fundamentals class every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 pm”
“They'll help you perfect your moves, and if you play your cards right, they will even let you spar with them.”
“Lastly, the gym is extremely welcoming to new members who don't want to compete but want to get in shape.”
“Any higher belts are always willing to help, regardless of whether it's jiu-jitsu, judo, muay thai, or karate.”
Other martial arts here
“Any higher belts are always willing to help, regardless of whether it's jiu-jitsu, judo, muay thai, or karate.”
“If you're looking for a mixed martial arts dojo that has as much grit as Chuck Norris's beard, then look no further.”
“Over the years I have gained so many new friends and learned many skills from Jiu-Jitsu and the other martial arts offered such as Judo and Kickboxing.”
“Any higher belts are always willing to help, regardless of whether it's jiu-jitsu, judo, muay thai, or karate.”
“Overall, I highly recommend Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts to anyone who wants to get in shape, compete, learn self-defense, or be part of a fantastic community.”
What members say
“A clean family environment, Travis is an amazing coach and resource of marital arts information that's been in his family for generations.”
“Lastly, the gym is extremely welcoming to new members who don't want to compete but want to get in shape.”
“Lastly, the gym is extremely welcoming to new members who don't want to compete but want to get in shape.”
“That smell of cleaning solution mixed with blood, sweat, and yesterday's tacos puts a positive charge in the air that gives me more strength than the Man of Steel!”
“I have learned a great deal in my time training here and highly recommend Tarpein's to anyone that wants to learn a martial art.”
“A clean family environment, Travis is an amazing coach and resource of marital arts information that's been in his family for generations.”
From the reviews
Hey y’all it’s Robert BraveHeart Elfgen... I can not thank the Tarpeins family enough!! I haven’t trained more than 1day here a day there in 6 yrs... but I still find myself using something from my diligent training I did 6 yrs ago everyday today still!! Like breathing techniques, balance, longevity.
This is an amazing gym. The owner is really a great guy and even better instructor. He'll correct you when you do something wrong or get out of line and he'll praise you for figuring something out. Great group of people in the classes too. This is the spot to go if you want to get into martial arts.
I recently joined Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts, and I must say, it's one of the best decisions I've made for my fitness journey. This gym is absolutely amazing, and I give it a 5-star rating without hesitation. Firstly, the instructor Travis Tarpein is top-notch.
If you're looking for a mixed martial arts dojo that has as much grit as Chuck Norris's beard, then look no further. TARPEINS DOJO has got it all. Jiu-jitsu? Check. Karate? Check. Judo? Check. A little bit of that Iowan Muay Thai kickboxing? Double check.
New to kickboxing? Start at Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts
Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts
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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