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Practical Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Corte Madera, California
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–17) — 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 pmadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Mike and Karen have created a wonderful environment for kids to learn, have fun, and develop the skills they need to become strong, disciplined, kind and patient adults.”
“We recently moved to the area from Oregon where he was a passionate and avid martial artist with the goal to compete.”
Other martial arts here
“Nervous about training in a new space and unfamiliar with the art of BJJ, he was welcomed into the PMA community not only with open arms but an open mind.”
“incredible practical self-defense teaching, incredible community of people.”
What members say
“Their programs are expertly tailored for each age and my kids have absolutely loved their time there.”
“The programs have such a great balance of physical exercise, approachable discipline, confidence and character-building, and lastly lots of fun, play and empathy!”
“I truly feel that they care about each and every one of their students and over time have become like family to me.”
From the reviews
I have been a loyal member of this dojo for 16+ years. Over the course of my lifetime, I've trained at MANY martial arts schools but they usually don't last more than a couple of years. There is just something magical about this place that keeps me here (and many others that I know).
My son has been training at Practical Martial Arts in Corte Madera for over two and a half years — and he absolutely loves it. The instructors are incredible with kids. They know how to teach discipline, respect, and focus while still making every class engaging and fun.
Best Best Best place run by the best people ever! Karen and Mike are incredible with kids of all ages, seriously, these people are amazing. Huge hearts, and quality people. Sensei Mike and his love Karen are both black belts (like 5 or 10 times?) Cray.
My three children, ages 10, 12, and 15, started at this dojo a few months after we moved to Marin. After doing a bit of research we contacted PMA. Our first interactions via email were warm and welcoming, our initial trial class was so fantastic that the kids wanted to join right then and there, and since then, we've…
New to kickboxing? Start at Practical Martial Arts
Practical 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 Practical 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. 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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