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Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Garland, Texas

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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 5–13) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shaolin-kickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 972-272-4642

Hours

Monday 5–9:45 pm
Tuesday 5–9:45 pm
Wednesday 5–9:45 pm
Thursday 5–9:45 pm
Friday 12 am–5 pm
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 Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My son loves the kickboxing class a greatworkout”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“This is a great place for kids to learn martial arts.”

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🌱 Beginners

“very technical and great for any level wether beginner or experienced.”

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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 Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“All I have to say is that if you want to learn self defense and have good teachers, this is the place to go .”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“With the best trainers that are passionate at what they do and will for sure make the best version of yourself.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son loves it, and is progressing very quickly.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“One of the best gyms in the state, it's a family in there and the coaches take care of you as well as push you to new heights.”

From the reviews

This school is great! The instructors are phenomenal whether you’re taking up Kung-Fu or kickboxing. If you are dedicated to working out/practicing consistently you will see the results indefinitely. It is very much a community/family here as well, and everyone respects each other.

★★★★★ — Xoaquin, Oct 2018

Great Authentic Kung-fu/ Kickboxing School! Next level teaching in a clean, fast-paced, family-friendly and safe environment!

★★★★★ — R, Jul 2020

Tony Jordan is the real deal. Don't let just anyone be your instructor; this choice should be made carefully. If you look online you will see why we chose ours!

★★★★★ — Eve, Dec 2018

The kickboxing class is awesome. It's a fantastic workout and the instructor is amazing. Come and try the class and enjoy the experience

★★★★★ — Jason, Sep 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute

Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute

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 Shaolin/Kick Boxing Institute

2441 W Walnut St #231, Garland, TX75042

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