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Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink
5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $61.49/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 smartgirlsd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (505) 492-5263
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have taken a couple times with my daughter and it's a very warm comfortable environment with amazing staff.”
Other martial arts here
“They had multiple professional ranging from MMA fighters, state police officers, firefighters, etc.”
“Less than a week after my experience, I was looking up women's self-defense classes and I just happened to pick this one.”
What members say
“Loved the class, the active and informative lessons, and the amazing instructors.”
“Not only was it a welcoming environment with all the participants/instructors but it was an empowering environment.”
“One of the best experiences me and my daughter could have, thank you for this amazing class and hands on experience!”
“100% worth the investment in my kids and their confidence and self preservation.”
“Less than a week after my experience, I was looking up women's self-defense classes and I just happened to pick this one.”
“Not only was it a welcoming environment with all the participants/instructors but it was an empowering environment.”
From the reviews
6 months ago, I was almost the victim of a kidnapping. If some bystanders hadn't stepped in, I would not have been able to stop it. The experience left me terrified to leave my house and afraid to interact with people around me.
This place is THE BEST! It's thoughtfully laid out and very fun. You feel stronger, smarter and more confident after the smart girl self defense class. I have taken a couple times with my daughter and it's a very warm comfortable environment with amazing staff. They truly care for what they do.
Every women should take this class! Not only do you learn techniques but you also learn some psychology around how to protect yourself. I was surprised by how much fun we had and laughed. The couches and teachers are all so nice and make for a FUN and COMFORTABLE atmosphere.
Took my girls to a #smartgirlselfdefense class at @jacksonwink_mma tonight. It was the absolute BEST experience a parent could hope for. The curriculum was Informative, Fun, Engaging. The coaches were intuitive, gentle, empathetic, challenging, exciting, and thorough.
New to kickboxing? Start at Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink
Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink
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.
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