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Striking Institute
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Little Canada, Minnesota
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
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
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Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–9 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–9 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I would highly recommend Striking Institute to anyone who wants a fun environment to train in, beginners who want to start off, or veteran trainers looking for a new home.”
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
Other martial arts here
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
“Home to many high level kickboxing/Muay Thai/MMA athletes.”
“There are a wide array of students, ranging from competitive athletes, hobbyists, fitness focused to self defense.”
What members say
“Top notch facility with world class coaches, couldn’t recommend this place enough!”
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
“If you are interested in competing (there is no pressure or expectation to), the gym is well versed in everything competition entails.”
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
“Friendly, relaxed environment for people of different walks.”
From the reviews
The best gym I've ever been to! Not only are Ryan and Kaitlin well known and respected in the MN Fight Community, they run an excellent ship! Every time I go there, I feel very welcome, expertly taught, and cared for. I signed up instantly after my first class.
The Striking institute has very knowledgeable and experienced fight trainers. Ryan is an encyclopedia of cool techniques to use against your opponent. We get both the physical and mental strategies of fighting. The schedule offers a wide mix of class times, both day and evening. And weekends are offered as well.
The Striking Institute is a great school to train Muay Thai and Kickboxing and the name says it all. Kaitlyn and Ryan are both champion fighters, and they’ve been coaching martial arts professionally for decades now.
Technical, Combat Tested Martial Arts (Gym reconfigured to meet social distancing guidelines) Owned by a current and former professional fighters with decades of fighting and coaching experience . There are a wide array of students, ranging from competitive athletes, hobbyists, fitness focused to self defense.
New to kickboxing? Start at Striking Institute
Striking Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Striking 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. 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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