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Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Dayton, Ohio
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tamamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 254-7035
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“Would recommend to anyone, beginners, intermediate, or high level.”
“My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
Other martial arts here
“My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai.”
“My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai.”
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“The kids learn self defense, a variety of martial arts, and confidence as well as build life long friendships and mentoring from the teachers.”
What members say
“Master T is a great instructor with many many years under his belt.”
“Master T, his entire staff, and students were all super friendly and welcoming.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“They’re super affordable, and they offer many classes on different days/times to allow for flexibility.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
From the reviews
Tama is an incredible school! As a lifelong martial artist i immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the school. I love all the different disciplines offered. It even has its own Grandmaster who visits and teaches many of the classes every day. My entire family attends classes together.
Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have been very helpful on teaching and training my 12 year old son. My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school. A great place for both kids and adults.
Both our boys are in Muay Thai. Absolutely love the classes, instructors, and the family atmosphere. Everyone was very welcoming.
My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai. This has been one of the best decisions I have made as a parent. The staff is so thorough in explaining technique and form but more than that they are amazing with these kids.
New to kickboxing? Start at Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts 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 Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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.
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