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Premier Martial Arts - Lawrence, KS
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lawrence, Kansas
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
- 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 (ages 3–19) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 785-749-4400
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Excellent classes for youth self defense, creating a positive atmosphere with attention to self esteem, discipline, integrity and life skills for your kids.”
“My kids have also benefited from their amazing kids/teens programs, so we continue to be members (since around 2012).”
“Premier also offers a great workout class.”
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“Excellent classes for youth self defense, creating a positive atmosphere with attention to self esteem, discipline, integrity and life skills for your kids.”
What members say
“They have great class sizes, AMAZING instructors, and convenient class times.”
“My daughter loves it and her confidence has really grown since starting classes there!”
“Excellent classes for youth self defense, creating a positive atmosphere with attention to self esteem, discipline, integrity and life skills for your kids.”
“The owners treat you like family and the instructors are highly qualified/skilled and very responsive to all students’ particular needs.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to learn self defense in a friendly and accepting environment. The instructors are knowledgeable and approachable. They have classes for all ages and work with students of all ability levels. Premier also offers a great workout class. I can't say enough good things about this place.
I am 74, the instructors all treat me with respect and the members all help each other learn no matter what skill level you have. This is the greatest school I have attended.
Five years ago, my daughter and I began taking classes at this amazing school. Effective and intensive instruction, combined with respect and personalized attention make PMA-Lawrence a wonderful place for people from preschool to post 60 years of age.
Excellent classes for youth self defense, creating a positive atmosphere with attention to self esteem, discipline, integrity and life skills for your kids. They of course have adult classes Krav Maga and others. My son loves his classes and instructors and the friendships made. Can't say enough positives about them.
New to kickboxing? Start at Premier Martial Arts - Lawrence, KS
Premier Martial Arts - Lawrence, KS 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 - Lawrence, KS
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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