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Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Derry, New Hampshire
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
- 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 pmaderry.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-434-7995
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is a place for everyone - from children who learned to walk only recently to hobbyists like myself to competitive fighters preparing for a competition.”
“Professor Tim Barchard and his staff create an atmosphere where beginners can progress with confidence and competitors can push themselves effectively.”
“The class schedule is flexible with opportunities to explore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and Karate - all taught by knowledgeable professionals.”
“Professor Tim Barchard and his staff create an atmosphere where beginners can progress with confidence and competitors can push themselves effectively.”
Other martial arts here
“The class schedule is flexible with opportunities to explore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and Karate - all taught by knowledgeable professionals.”
“The class schedule is flexible with opportunities to explore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and Karate - all taught by knowledgeable professionals.”
“Their confidence and self esteem has grown tremendously since they started taking Jiu Jitsu and the staff at PMA is more like an extended family than a business.”
“The class schedule is flexible with opportunities to explore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and Karate - all taught by knowledgeable professionals.”
“He has made great friendships and learned a lot of great lessons on self-defense, bullying.”
What members say
“Tim, Mason, and Laura are incredible instructors — supportive, skilled, and great at breaking things down no matter your experience level.”
“Professor Tim and Shihan Laura have worked hard to create a family-friendly environment that is both welcoming and engaging for all ages.”
“The atmosphere is upbeat, encouraging, and honestly just fun.”
“My son has so much more confidence now and has true role models in the senseis.”
“Their confidence and self esteem has grown tremendously since they started taking Jiu Jitsu and the staff at PMA is more like an extended family than a business.”
From the reviews
I don’t even know where to begin. PMA has been a part of our lives for the past 7 years, when we signed our daughter, Aerylyn, up for karate in May of 2016. Little did I know how much of an impact that karate would make on Aerylyn’s life. She lives and breathes Martial Arts.
This place is awesome, my daughter has so much fun, and I'm single dad and they understand that's hard for me to go twice week, as suppose to, my ex wife suppose to take her during week cause work but they don't and take her Saturday and, the most important thing all staff are great with the kids, and sometimes kids…
Professor Barchard and Sensei Laura recently introduced the Side by Side event to those Martial Art School Owners who continue to be trained in the business and philosophy of running a Martial Art Program on Friday Mornings .
From a business and coaching standpoint, Professional Martial Arts is one of the most well-run BJJ programs I’ve encountered anywhere in the country. A successful gym relies on strong culture, consistent coaching, structured instruction, athlete development, and a safe, welcoming environment—PMA delivers on all of…
New to kickboxing? Start at Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy 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 Tim Barchard's Professional Martial Arts Academy
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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