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Total Defense Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Staunton, Virginia
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 (ages 6–16) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule totaldefensema.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 540-968-0045
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike.”
“This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike.”
“Whether a beginner or experienced, this would be a great place to train BJJ.”
Other martial arts here
“This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike.”
“This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike.”
“The facility is scrubbed and cleaned daily, not weekly like most karate and taekwondo schools.”
“I have been training in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and I can definitely say that it has helped me in more ways than just self defense.”
What members say
“Brian is a great coach and the quality of his instruction is up there with the best of them (also just an all around good guy).”
“Everyone is super welcoming, from the instructors on down to the lowest white belts.”
“The school was clean, organized and most importantly had an atmosphere that showed the most important aspects of jiu-jitsu; humility and respect.”
“The people are very inviting, the instructors are knowledgeable and as a female, I feel extremely comfortable rolling with anyone there.”
“I'm in the Filipino martial arts class and the instructor is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of his class.”
From the reviews
I've been in the law enforcement and security field for over 20 years the stuff our great coaches are teaching is phenomenal. From the kids classes to the adults the coaches are very vested in there students. If you want to learn BJJ or get your kids involved in it this school is the place to do it.
I'm in the Filipino martial arts class and the instructor is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of his class. I've met all the instructors. They all focus on teaching both self defense and fitness while keeping a a safe family oriented environment.
This martial arts school offers outstanding instruction in both American Style Boxing and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu for children and adults alike. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in their instruction. The environment is friendly, and students are made to feel welcome and appreciated.
This is a great gym! Everyone is super welcoming, from the instructors on down to the lowest white belts. They teach good clean technique and everyone I've rolled with there was respectful and safe to roll with (no unnecessary roughness or uncontrolled movements).
New to kickboxing? Start at Total Defense Martial Arts
Total Defense 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 Total Defense 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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