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Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 — 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 redschafer.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-940-4169
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Great Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training facility, for adults and kids alike, with knowledgeable and attentive instructors and no frills.”
“The gym fostered a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, where everyone from beginners to advanced fighters felt welcomed and encouraged.”
“The sparring sessions are like going to war, no fighter in this gym will be easy to beat.”
“In addition, this 7x UFC competitor paved the way for future Milwaukee UFC fighters such as Anthony Pettis, Chico Camus and Danny Downes just to name a few.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“I get the pleasure of training at Red Schafer MMA that not only offered top-notch instructions but also boasted a fantastic community and strong ethical values.”
“Great Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training facility, for adults and kids alike, with knowledgeable and attentive instructors and no frills.”
What members say
“Great gym, great training, great coaches, would 100% recommend anyone to come here.”
“I thought it would be intimidating coming in with no jiu-jitsu knowledge, but the people there are very welcoming and willing to work with you.”
“Whether its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling or Strength and Conditioning, Red has assembled a staff that rivals any other school in Milwaukee County.”
“Everything you need in one place, expert trainers, safe and friendly environment, and high level training for a very good price.”
“I thought it would be intimidating coming in with no jiu-jitsu knowledge, but the people there are very welcoming and willing to work with you.”
From the reviews
Here is why I know Red Schafer Mixed Marital Arts (RSMMA) school is the BEST MMA school in Milwaukee County. 1) Eric "Red" Schafer himself. You may not recognize him in passing but his name is synonymous in the Midwest Region for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Moved from California just so I could train Kickboxing at this gym. The striking coaches are on point, specially coach Solo. The sparring sessions are like going to war, no fighter in this gym will be easy to beat. If you're serious about fighting, this is the spot. The Jiu Jitsu is so practical as well.
Great training partners. Friendly instructors. Welcoming to new members. Lots of training times for those with busy schedules.
I get the pleasure of training at Red Schafer MMA that not only offered top-notch instructions but also boasted a fantastic community and strong ethical values. The instructors were not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely cared about the progress and well-being of their students.
New to kickboxing? Start at Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
Red Schafer Mixed 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 Red Schafer Mixed 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 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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