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Shou Shu Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Moorhead, Minnesota

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  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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
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  • Website & schedule shoushufm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 218-512-0142

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–8 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 Shou Shu Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 14 mentions

“For kids, what happens if bullies do not stop when confronted, they may try to bully them and get physical with your kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.”

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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 Shou Shu Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“I’ve been coaching jiu jitsu at Sho shu for over a year and am greatly impressed with Coach Alexis’s ability to cultivate and maintain great students at her gym.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

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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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 3 mentions

“Being apart of this Martial Arts family has helped my son gain friendships, self defense and confidence.”

From the reviews

My daughter's started here this past month. Several lessons are being taught to them simultaneously without them knowing. Discipline, focus, respect, self-defense, honor, tradition, teamwork and self-reliance.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jun 2019

Shou Shu Martial Arts is the best self defense you can every take! I have been with them since November 2017. Most of the techniques that you are doing are real life scenarios. What to do when an aggressive person attacks you? What to do if the choke you? What happens if they put you in a headlock?

★★★★★ — Monica, Oct 2018

Our son has been with Alexis and her team for going on 4 years. Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques. He has made friendships and bonds with students and teachers alike. Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.

★★★★★ — Ginna, Aug 2022

Been going here around 2 years now. great environment. Outstanding instructors. Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect. Plenty of workout for adults as well with new opportunities being added all the time.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jan 2020

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Your first kickboxing class at Shou Shu 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 Shou Shu Martial Arts

900 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN56560

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