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Pride Martial Arts - Smithville
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Smithville, Missouri
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 4–6) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pridekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-200-7699
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great leadership and teaching skills I'm proud that my daughter is learning from these Master instructors”
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From the reviews
We have been coming to Pride Martial Arts in Smithville for just a couple of months and it's already my girls' favorite place to go! The instructors are so kind and supportive. They have created a wonderful environment for learning, developing self-esteem and healthy habits.
We love the team and the one on one. The class is big but I feel like they do a good job keeping the kids listening and on their toes
Great leadership and teaching skills I'm proud that my daughter is learning from these Master instructors
Our boys have been attending Pride for over 2 years and the staff is simply amazing. Mr Grysban and Miss Nakano are doing a wonderful job teaching our boys important life skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives.
New to kickboxing? Start at Pride Martial Arts - Smithville
Pride Martial Arts - Smithville 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 Pride Martial Arts - Smithville
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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