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Thunderstruck MMA
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Glendale, Arizona
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
- 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 thunderstruckmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 698-8866
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He truly takes the time to teach, demonstrate, and make sure the kids feel supported as they learn.”
“I've never trained at Thunderstruck MMA, but I have trained with and known.”
Other martial arts here
“I've never trained at Thunderstruck MMA, but I have trained with and known.”
“My 8-year-old recently started Jiu-Jitsu, and I’ve been so impressed with how much care and attention the instructor, Roger, gives each child.”
“As a parent, it’s been especially meaningful to watch my son grow—not just in self-defense skills, but also in confidence, focus, and social interaction.”
What members say
“Everyone has positive attitudes, you won't be made to feel out of place if your new, and Roger is an amazing instructor.”
“As a parent, it’s been especially meaningful to watch my son grow—not just in self-defense skills, but also in confidence, focus, and social interaction.”
From the reviews
I've trained with head instructor Roger Estes for years. He is a very skilled and patience martial artist as well as a legit and competition tested black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. He provides great instruction for kids and adults. Great opportunity for everyone!
I have trained with Coach Roger for 3 years. Not only is he a fantastic BJJ practitioner but he is a great coach. He has unique ability to break techniques down into digestible steps as well develop each students unique style. Can’t go wrong at Thunderstruck MMA!
It's a good place, I learned a lot about jiu jitso, my coach Roger has many years of experience and when you train with him you realize that, my teammates were very kind
I highly recommend this instructor. I have had the pleasure of working with him in the past and he is very helpful and informative.
New to kickboxing? Start at Thunderstruck MMA
Thunderstruck MMA 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 Thunderstruck MMA
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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