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Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Evansville, Indiana
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
- 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
- Website & schedule rpmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“Gives kids good direct attention and direction on a personal level.”
“Great place to learn from beginners to Experienced young or old you won’t regret when training martial arts here.”
“If you want more rolls, there are usually a couple people that will stay after for extra rounds, and there are open mat times that are usually full of great partners.”
“Best Muay Thai coaches and training regimen in the state.”
Other martial arts here
“Best Muay Thai coaches and training regimen in the state.”
From the reviews
Inside is Yarger Fencing Academy. Great atmosphere, everyone is friendly and very helpful. Instructor is knowledgeable and even takes time after class to answer any questions you might have.
Had a great time here. The head instructor is a true martial artist. He doesn't only do one martial art but quite a few and has a legit background in them. If you're looking for a place to train multiple styles for a great price look no further.
Super knowledgeable and reliable. During covid there were classes where there were 2 or 3 people and he was always there. I've stopped and started a few times and there was never any anxiety he always acted like he was seeing an old friend.
Best Muay Thai coaches and training regimen in the state. Smooth is fast. Work hard and listen to your coaches and they will make you good
New to kickboxing? Start at Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
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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