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Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Knoxville, Tennessee
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 3–19) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 865-867-2129
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was skeptical at first, but he made the process easy and my kid love him along with the other instructors, Levi and McKenna!”
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What members say
“My son has been at Premier HV for a little over a year and hands down the best most amazing instructor has been Ms Kennedy.”
“I was skeptical at first, but he made the process easy and my kid love him along with the other instructors, Levi and McKenna!”
“I’d suggest premier martial arts to any parents that are looking for a safe and supportive environment for your kiddos!”
From the reviews
I've been coming here for a little under 6 months now and I've been very satisfied with the program along with the instructors/students. Everyone is very respectful and informative! It's nice being in an environment where we are all here to learn and help each other.
My son has been at Premier HV for a little over a year and hands down the best most amazing instructor has been Ms Kennedy. She is one of the hardest workers I’ve seen, and still has the time and energy to keep the kids pumped from the start of class to the very end. She is incredibly talented and dependable.
Went in to talk to someone about the classes they offered and what progression looked like withing the studio. Needless to say the staff was extremely helpful. I talked to a guy named Gabe, he was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable about the practices taught at Hardin Valley PMA. 100% would reccomend.
Amazing instructors at the Hardin valley location! Levi got all of the students including my own child very energized and motivated from the start and kept them focused the entire session. If you’re thinking about taking your child here I’d heavily consider looking into premier martial arts 😁
New to kickboxing? Start at Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley
Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley 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 Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley
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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