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Upper Cumberland MMA
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cookeville, Tennessee
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
- Membership memberships run around $20/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 ucmmacookeville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-389-4662
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been taking kickboxing classes at Upper Cumberland for about two months now, and I couldn't be happier with my experience.”
“Really if someone comes in acting the opposite of that they will probably get banged up a little bit during sparring.”
“They offer Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and great Cardio.”
“Caleb has some of the fastest hands and boxing/kickboxing/jitz.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and great Cardio.”
“Caleb has some of the fastest hands and boxing/kickboxing/jitz.”
“Upper Cumberland MMA is the best place in the Upper Cumberland region for mixed martial arts training.”
“Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like the instructor (Jonathan) for BJJ really takes his time teaching the new people and making them feel comfortable.”
What members say
“Great instructors, Great sparring partners, great equipment, just an awesome place to train!”
“Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like the instructor (Jonathan) for BJJ really takes his time teaching the new people and making them feel comfortable.”
“You forget your even exercising while doing the cardio class, it's so much fun!”
“The facilities are clean and constantly being improved upon to provide an atmosphere that matches the staff and clientele.”
“Everyone was very welcoming and I felt like the instructor (Jonathan) for BJJ really takes his time teaching the new people and making them feel comfortable.”
From the reviews
I love UCMMA! I feel pushed to the limit each and every time I go in there. The class atmosphere makes working out fun! I've been going to this gym for 8 months and I can honestly say I have never been bored! Each trainer offers something different and new to keep the workout interesting.
I've been taking kickboxing classes at Upper Cumberland for about two months now, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The gym offers a fantastic range of training options, including kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and mixed martial arts, which is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills in multiple…
Best MMA training in uppercumberland region. Instructors are awesome and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Uppercumberland Mixed Martial Arts for all your training needs.
I started the jiu jitsu program here about 5 months ago with no prior knowledge and without having done any serious physical training in years. Now, I'm constantly trying to improve myself in other aspects of life to make sure I can keep BJJ in my life for years to come.
New to kickboxing? Start at Upper Cumberland MMA
Upper Cumberland MMA 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 Upper Cumberland 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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