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Rock City Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Little Rock, Arkansas

Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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 rockcitymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (501) 812-9121

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30–9 PM
Wednesday 3:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Rock City Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 19 mentions

“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you are a competitor or hobbyist in this gym you will fit right in.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“They offer a variety of martial from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi grappling, Wrestling, Boxing and Striking/Muay Thai, etc.”

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🥊 Boxing

“They offer a variety of martial from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi grappling, Wrestling, Boxing and Striking/Muay Thai, etc.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Rock City Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“They offer a variety of martial from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi grappling, Wrestling, Boxing and Striking/Muay Thai, etc.”

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🥊 Boxing

“They offer a variety of martial from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi grappling, Wrestling, Boxing and Striking/Muay Thai, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA 19 mentions

“The Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jujitsu involves rigorous training, but the social experience is at both welcoming and challenging to grow in character, too.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“My three year old Henry is shy and Coach Kirby is great with him.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has been coming for some time. She loves Coach Kirby and has learned a lot as he is an awesome teacher.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 8 mentions

“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 14 mentions

“We would recommend this MMA business to all parents and adults who want excellence and a family atmosphere!”

From the reviews

This Mixed Martial Arts is the Best in Central Arkansas! Hands down no other Gyms focus on Kids the way Coach Kirby does. If you are looking for a place that instills respect, self esteem, confidence in self and others.

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2017

We've been with Rock City for 4 years now and we couldn't be happier!!! We have our son and daughter training w/ Coach Kirby now and their skills and strength of character let us know we made the right choice!!! We would recommend this MMA business to all parents and adults who want excellence and a family atmosphere!!

★★★★★ — Cindy, Apr 2017

My daughter has been coming for some time. She loves Coach Kirby and has learned a lot as he is an awesome teacher. Coach Kirby and his wife Tiffany are super great, and I trust them 100% to guide my daughter toward her goals and build greater self esteem in the process.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Feb 2018

We love Rock City MMA! My three year old Henry is shy and Coach Kirby is great with him. Patient but firm and a lot of fun. We attend twice a week and there is always variety in each class and creative ways to teach the kids new things while building on previously taught skills.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Feb 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at Rock City 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rock City Mixed Martial Arts

400 N Bowman Rd #5, Little Rock, AR72211

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