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Southern Minnesota Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in North Mankato, Minnesota

Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $90/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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 5–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule smma.rocks — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 507-386-7400

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 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 Southern Minnesota Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“My daughter wasn't feeling very confident with defending herself, if caught in potential physical confrontations, so we enrolled her in Krav Maga courses to learn self defense.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“I have also been doing conditioning classes consistently since the first of January 2018.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“TKD is a great workout, and a sport that is year round and life long.”

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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 Southern Minnesota Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“My daughter wasn't feeling very confident with defending herself, if caught in potential physical confrontations, so we enrolled her in Krav Maga courses to learn self defense.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and supportive, and the workouts are challenging and fun.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“I have also been doing conditioning classes consistently since the first of January 2018.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter wasn't feeling very confident with defending herself, if caught in potential physical confrontations, so we enrolled her in Krav Maga courses to learn self defense.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“We feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment we wall in to the moment we leave.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and supportive, and the workouts are challenging and fun.”

From the reviews

A great place to train! Check their website for class times and descriptions. They have classes for everyone form beginners to advanced. Bill and his staff are very friendly and highly recommended.

★★★★★ — David, Jan 2018

My daughter is 7 and always has a blast in class! We feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment we wall in to the moment we leave. You definitely become part of the family! Thank you for being great role models for my daughter!

★★★★★ — Sarah, Oct 2017

Honestly I love coming to class all the time! I’ve been in classes for three years! I love how both young Mr. Hough and Older Mr. Hough run the classes. It’s mostly all serious and sometimes they have a little bit of fun every once in a while.

★★★★★ — Carl, Jan 2019

We signed up my six year old one year ago around the time my son turned six years old. My son had told us several times that he wanted to be a ninja, so we took the practical route and signed him up for TKD. Its been exciting to see him learn and grow over the last year.

★★★★★ — Sherry, Feb 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at Southern Minnesota 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 Southern Minnesota Martial Arts

1750 Commerce Dr #140, North Mankato, MN56003

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