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Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in New Albany, Indiana
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 terrymiddletons.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 812-945-6965
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I met Terry at young age early mid 80s long ago but this man hooked me in I was the karate kid of my county danial not Johnny.”
“Carla, who leads the women's kickboxing class, is outstanding.”
“I've only been to two classes so far, but this is the first time I've looked forward to exercising in a long time!”
“He has trained beginners and amateur fighters.”
“His gym sports martial arts training, boxing, and kickboxing.”
Other martial arts here
“His gym sports martial arts training, boxing, and kickboxing.”
“I met Terry at young age early mid 80s long ago but this man hooked me in I was the karate kid of my county danial not Johnny.”
What members say
“My son absolutely loves his boxing classes”
“My daughter really enjoys going to class and they can learn at their own pace and it is a low stress environment.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to find a good friendly, low stress environment.”
From the reviews
Terry Middleton runs a tip top program for those aspiring to martial arts. His gym sports martial arts training, boxing, and kickboxing. Fully recommend.
Terry works well with everyone. He has trained beginners and amateur fighters. Highly recommend.
Carla, who leads the women's kickboxing class, is outstanding. She is warm, inviting, and informative and fun. I've only been to two classes so far, but this is the first time I've looked forward to exercising in a long time!!
Terry and his instructors are amazing with their knowledge and patience. My daughter really enjoys going to class and they can learn at their own pace and it is a low stress environment. Highly recommend for anyone looking to find a good friendly, low stress environment.
New to kickboxing? Start at Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing
Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing 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 Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing
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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