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Victory Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in McDonough, Georgia

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 4–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule victorymartialartsschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 678-583-1832

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 8 am–7:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Victory Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 38 mentions

“My daughter has attended this school for over 4 years- DEFINITELY one of the best programs for discipline and overall physical development.”

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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 Victory Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience.”

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🥋 Karate 6 mentions

“Don and Rene are very experienced martial arts teachers and both their adult and kids karate classes are well organized, safe and fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has no interest in sports but loves her martial arts study and gets upset if we have to miss a class.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I highly recommend Victory, it may be a “small mom and pop”, but in my opinion that’s where the traditional fun and teaching is!”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 7 mentions

“They also offer a trial program that is no cost, this displayed confidence in their school and their ability to help the students reach their goals.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“The Martinez family really invest in the kids and it shows, they share in their victories and make you feel like family!”

From the reviews

I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience. I have visited Victory Martial Arts Academy in McDonough several times. Each time I was thoroughly impressed with the level of instruction and the environment within the school.

★★★★★ — Dion, Jun 2016

Our family loves coming to VMA. The instructors are great and the students are serious about learning. Thanks Don and Renee!

★★★★★ — Gerald, Apr 2017

We've been with Victory for almost 3 years now. We have 4 kids enrolled, all over a period of time. Honestly, there have been times where we considered enrolling our more athletic kids elsewhere based on athletic ability....

★★★★★ — Kristy, Oct 2023

We have been members of Victory Martial Arts Academy for three years now my oldest started when he was five who is now eight and my youngest who is now six started when he was five as well. The boys love it the after school program and the summer camp!

★★★★★ — Nicole, May 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Victory Martial Arts Academy

Victory 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Victory 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 Victory Martial Arts Academy

396 Keys Ferry St, McDonough, GA30253

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