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USA Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Phoenix, Arizona
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
- 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 usa-martialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 602-896-8721
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our family has been involved with USA Martial Arts for over 15 years, with several children, teens, and adults training for black belts.”
“All ages, all skill levels, all types and sizes of people will find USA Martial Arts welcoming and will enjoy being there, learning and ultimately improving their lives.”
“I love the experience of breaking boards and sparring with people.”
“Our family has been involved with USA Martial Arts for over 15 years, with several children, teens, and adults training for black belts.”
Other martial arts here
“I had the chance to come out and teach some Jiu-Jitsu seminars for them, and I loved every minute of it.”
“It is an amazing Karate school and it has taught me so much in this life.”
“A program that gives students of all ages the tools to increase confidence, focus, physical and mental strength, self defense, bully proof, and much more.”
What members say
“All ages, all skill levels, all types and sizes of people will find USA Martial Arts welcoming and will enjoy being there, learning and ultimately improving their lives.”
“It has been such a great experience watching our son's confidence, character, flexibility and strength grow since he has joined.”
“A program that gives students of all ages the tools to increase confidence, focus, physical and mental strength, self defense, bully proof, and much more.”
“Our family has been involved with USA Martial Arts for over 15 years, with several children, teens, and adults training for black belts.”
From the reviews
My sons were 6 and 7 years old, they were having difficulties in life. At school they both required tutoring after school and had no focus or self confidence. Their teachers told me there was a possibility that they would be held back.
My family trains at USA Martial Arts. Senior Master/Owner John Nottingham is one of the most honorable and dedicated instructors you will ever meet. Our son joined six years ago and we were inspired to join him on the mat a year later.
I love this place! The people are so friendly and Master Nottingham is an amazing teacher, he is so wise and teaches a powerful curriculum centered not only on self defense but also on self development. The school's black belt tenets serve to help us remember what is truly important.
USA Martial Arts is amazing. Our son has been there for the past year and he has had an awesome experience. The instructors are wonderful working with kids--they just get it. It has been such a great experience watching our son's confidence, character, flexibility and strength grow since he has joined.
New to kickboxing? Start at USA Martial Arts
USA Martial Arts 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 USA 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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