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Phoenix JKD
5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tempe, Arizona
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
- 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 phoenixjkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-489-7202
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am a beginner and learning advanced techniques right away, getting to practice with everybody.”
“I have since moved away from AZ but I still return for private lessons as it is hard to find the same level of training, education and expertise where I am in California.”
Other martial arts here
“UFC’s Dana White acknowledged that Bruce Lee is the father of MMA.”
“You’ll learn important things such as distance control, range, entries, etc and how to apply these effectively to your stand up and grappling game.”
“Phoenix JKD is a fantastic place to learn self defense.”
What members say
“I’ve been involved in hand to hand combat for over 30 years and Shahram is the best instructor and naturally blessed fighter I have ever met.”
“The Coach of this is awesome, the environment and people are very friendly and welcoming, coach goes through everything very thoroughly and very carefully.”
“I also have the privilege to be around the baddest men and women on the planet on a weekly basis.”
“Along with training and development that delivers and exceeds expectations, the community that Shahram has developed at his school is a real family, supportive environment.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained at other schools and various other arts for 17 years before arriving at JKD Institute . I can say with confidence that the training, techniques, and various real life scenarios we train through are top notch, versatile, realistic, and attainable for almost all levels of athleticism.
The classes are affordable and 4 nights a week. The teachers are knowledgeable and willing to work with all students. Coach Shahram is a gift to the martial arts community. His skills are vast and he has taught so many types of people.
i've trained with Shahram for many years now. Not only was he trained by some of the top martial artists in the world (Megaton Dias, Paul Vunak, Dan Inosanto) but he continues to train and roll with black belts and top martial artists to maintain his skill level. He is a patient and respectful instructor.
If you’re looking to learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones, I highly recommend learning from Shahram Moosavi. I’ve been involved in hand to hand combat for over 30 years and Shahram is the best instructor and naturally blessed fighter I have ever met.
New to kickboxing? Start at Phoenix JKD
Phoenix JKD 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Phoenix JKD
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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