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Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in El Paso, Texas
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ocelotlmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 915-500-9619
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 am, 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 am, 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“They have lots of mat space, multiple showers in both restrooms and several heavy bags.”
“My son absolutely loves it, the teachers are extremely nice and patient, everyone is very friendly and my son gets excited everyday to come to class!”
“Finding a place to train as a woman can be daunting, this place alleviates all those concerns.”
Other martial arts here
“Ivan runs a great jui jitsu, judo, kickboxing, and mma program for all ages.”
“I have been training Jiu Jitsu for 13 years and have lived and trained in many different locations across the country.”
What members say
“Fantastic school with the best combination of wonderful, skillful and knowledgeable instructors and a beautiful clean facility.”
“We came to OCELOTL looking for a place for our son to train and from the first day we came we knew this was the place.”
“The hospitality here was very inviting (from both Instructors, & students) and the facility itself was very clean and organized.”
“She’s gain so much confidence, I know some parents get impatient when they don’t see progress but trust the process and you will see progress.”
“My son absolutely loves it, the teachers are extremely nice and patient, everyone is very friendly and my son gets excited everyday to come to class!”
From the reviews
Ocelotl has truly become a second family to our daughter, and the coaches have been like second parents to her. Our daughter joined the academy a year ago, and I still remember when she first walked through the door.
The facility is incredible! They have lots of mat space, multiple showers in both restrooms and several heavy bags. The lead instructor Ivan Rios is very knowledgeable and the owner Liliana Sanchez is very courteous and professional.
Amazing place to train at. Super clean and beautiful facility probably the best looking one in all El Paso, training is equally matched to the level you seek from beginners to advanced the people are amazing and you will for sure feel at home.
Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy is more than just a dojo - it's a family. The coaches truly care about the students, both on and off the mat. They push you to be disciplined, respectful, and confident.
New to kickboxing? Start at Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy
Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy 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 Ocelotl Martial Arts 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.
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