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POWER Self-Defense Academy

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cincinnati, Ohio

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens

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  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Phone (513) 268-7215

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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 POWER Self-Defense Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“My son has felt welcomed from the first class he attended and has really been able to join in with the POWER community.”

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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 POWER Self-Defense Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Outside of the important skill of self defense I love the values that he's helping to instill and reinforce.”

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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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Mitch does a great job at giving students individual attention on mastering skills even in a large group setting.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Awesome class… Great with kids and fairly priced”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Myself and my fiancé just signed up for the full program today ourselves and looking forward to learning a great deal of flexibility, fitness, techniques, combinations and more!”

From the reviews

I currently have two children attending Power Self- Defense Academy. A son and a daughter. So far their journey with Coach Mitch has been awesome here! Not only have they learned a combination of kicks and punches, but they've also developed mental skills, discipline and more confidence inside and outside the studio!

★★★★★ — Lola_Cabella, Jul 2024

Coach Mitch and this class has been an invaluable add to our lives. Outside of the important skill of self defense I love the values that he's helping to instill and reinforce. A lot of it I teach at home but it's nothing like having another source to help.

★★★★★ — Vineecia, Aug 2024

I highly recommend Power Self-Defense Academy. My 4 year old looks forward to attending his martial arts classes with Coach Mitch weekly! My son has felt welcomed from the first class he attended and has really been able to join in with the POWER community.

★★★★★ — Madison, Sep 2024

I’ve been through my four week trial period and I’m really enjoying the training up to this point. I look forward to progressing through the program. Coach Mitch is very knowledgeable, the workouts are tough but enjoyable, and the facilities are neat and clean.

★★★★★ — Marc, Mar 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at POWER Self-Defense 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.

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 POWER Self-Defense Academy

7074 Harrison Ave #2, Cincinnati, OH45247

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