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Torres Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hobart, Indiana

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Website & schedule torresmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 219-963-6071

Hours

Monday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Friday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–3:30 pm
Sunday 10 am–3:30 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Torres Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 13 mentions

“They have the greatest staff, the greatest instructors, and the greatest classes for all levels from kids to adults!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or have been working out for years, I think you'll find exactly what you are looking for to suit your fitness needs at Torres Martial Arts Academy!”

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🤜 Sparring

“Stopped in for an open mat on Christmas Eve and was very impressed with the coaching staff and accommodations during my visit.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“With only 4 months of training I went to a NAGA tournament and placed 1st against people from other schools with WAY more experience.”

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🥊 Boxing

“He fit right back in with both the kids kick boxing class and kids Jiu-jitsu.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Torres Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“He fit right back in with both the kids kick boxing class and kids Jiu-jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I was at a famous Mma fighters gym before.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 8 mentions

“I often tell friends that Jesus and Jiu Jitsu saved my life and when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are none better than Miguel Torres.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 123 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Miguel is an excellent coach and everybody that comes into the gym eventually feels like family because everybody is a team player.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or have been working out for years, I think you'll find exactly what you are looking for to suit your fitness needs at Torres Martial Arts Academy!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“With only 4 months of training I went to a NAGA tournament and placed 1st against people from other schools with WAY more experience.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“I should also mention that Mely (the real boss) runs a tight ship, with friendly front desk staff, and a super clean, you-could-eat-off-the-floor environment.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“I’ve been a member of this gym for 5 years and I drive an hour each way (sometimes longer while stuck in traffic), it’s worth the commute.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 6 mentions

“The confidence I gained and the lessons I learned, both in martial arts and about life in general, by Miguel and everybody are things I will forever cherish and be grateful for.”

From the reviews

I’ve been a member of this gym for 5 years and I drive an hour each way (sometimes longer while stuck in traffic), it’s worth the commute. The attention to detail that Miguel and all the instructors provide is second to none. Under their training I’ve taken 3rd in worlds and have a record of 50-9.

★★★★★ — Steve, Mar 2020

been coming here for over 2 years, and cant say enough about how much this place and the people there have changed my life for the better. They have classes morning and evening and even on the holidays in the AM. Class time/availability is unmatched in the area.

★★★★★ — Trey, Dec 2016

I attend the kick-boxing classes at Torres Martial Arts. I definitely feel like I've learned a lot and met some fitness goals so far in the 6 months I've been working out there. Miguel is very dedicated to his students, he is there all day everyday they are open, incredible!

★★★★★ — Krystal, Nov 2016

This is honestly the best thing you’ll ever do! They have the greatest staff, the greatest instructors, and the greatest classes for all levels from kids to adults! There really is no better place to learn something new then here!

★★★★★ — Laura, Feb 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 123 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at Torres Martial Arts Academy

Torres Martial Arts Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Torres 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Torres Martial Arts Academy

8560 E Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN46342

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