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Shred With Shannon

5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Waconia, Minnesota

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Gym, fitness center and studio offering aerial hammock yoga classes, strength training, meditation and kickboxing courses.

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shredwithshannon.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (507) 621-0225

Hours

Monday 5:30–10 AM
Tuesday 5:30–10 AM
Wednesday 5:30–11 AM
Thursday 5:30–10 AM
Friday 9–11 AM
Saturday 7:30–11 AM
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 Shred With Shannon, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“We recently celebrated my daughter’s 10th birthday at Shred with Shannon, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Shannon is truly dedicated to helping everyone—whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned athlete—feel strong, confident, and supported on their health journey.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Shannon has a plan to get you in shape & she has a great kick boxing class with hand weights & bands sometimes she will for sure get you toned & fit!”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“Not only does she offer group fitness classes in Waconia, but she also offers individualized personal training sessions along with nutrition help!”

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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 Shred With Shannon — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“Shannon has a plan to get you in shape & she has a great kick boxing class with hand weights & bands sometimes she will for sure get you toned & fit!”

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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 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Shannon is truly dedicated to helping everyone—whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned athlete—feel strong, confident, and supported on their health journey.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 5 mentions

“This studio is an absolute gem, offering not only high-energy fitness classes but also expert nutrition guidance and an incredibly fun aerial silk play experience.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“Shannon has a plan to get you in shape & she has a great kick boxing class with hand weights & bands sometimes she will for sure get you toned & fit!”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“The girls were all completely engaged, encouraged, and empowered throughout the session.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“Whether you’re trying it for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Shannon creates a welcoming and encouraging environment for everyone.”

From the reviews

I did 10 weeks of personal training with Shannon and learned so much. She was very flexible with scheduling sessions and accommodating when I had to bring 1-3 of my kids with me to sessions. When I had to bring kids with she was really great with them and included them in my workouts or gave them something to do to!!!

★★★★★ — Anne, Dec 2023

Shred with Shannon is a fabulous fitness studio located in the heart of Waconia! If you are looking for group fitness classes for any level or any “body” Shannon is the fitness coach for you! I have known Shannon for 8 years and worked out with her since she started as a trainer.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Nov 2022

Getting back into working out after having two babies back to back was daunting, but my first step into Shannon’s studio and I felt completely at ease! Not only is Shannon’s upbeat, positive energy contagious, but she makes the workouts so fun and effective for every fitness level.

★★★★★ — Mia, Nov 2022

10/10 Recommend - we will for sure be back! If you’re looking for a fitness studio that’s more than just a gym, Shred with Shannon is the place to be! This studio is an absolute gem, offering not only high-energy fitness classes but also expert nutrition guidance and an incredibly fun aerial silk play experience.

★★★★★ — Laura, Feb 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Shred With Shannon

Shred With Shannon 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Shred With Shannon

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 Shred With Shannon

37 E Main St, Waconia, MN55387

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