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Viver MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Boston, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule vivermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 637-8556
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I spent this past summer as a student at Viver in their kickboxing classes and can tell you that Viver is truly a special place.”
“My 3 year old daughter is has been asking me to join the kids class and I so excited to have her be a part of this sport.”
“As a woman, I find this gym to be very welcoming.”
“Viver has a friendly, welcoming environment for all skill levels, excellent coaching, and a great facility.”
“It is a large, open gym with lots of natural light and is very clean.”
“My son used to be afraid to compete, but with a coach like Marcelo, everything shifted.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend Viver MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Studio in West Roxbury!”
“What you'll get here is quality jiu jitsu instruction, in a clean/well maintained facility, with a group of people who will support you in your journey.”
“You will not only get into great physical shape and learn self-defense skills, but you will find a community that will keep you wanting to come back!”
What members say
“Viver has a friendly, welcoming environment for all skill levels, excellent coaching, and a great facility.”
“He explains techniques clearly, makes sure everyone understands, and creates a training environment that is both welcoming and motivating.”
“My son used to be afraid to compete, but with a coach like Marcelo, everything shifted.”
“What you'll get here is quality jiu jitsu instruction, in a clean/well maintained facility, with a group of people who will support you in your journey.”
“From the moment I stepped into the gym I felt welcomed!”
“We were looking for more than just a place to train—we needed a community that builds family, confidence, and discipline, and that’s exactly what we found here.”
From the reviews
My first review was about kickboxing. This review is about bjj. I have nothing but praise for the environment that Coach Marcelo and his family have created. I have always felt safe and respected when I step on the mat.
Viver MMA is an amazing place to train. It is a large, open gym with lots of natural light and is very clean. It is for all levels from BJJ to kickboxing, MMA and kids classes.
I highly recommend Viver MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Studio in West Roxbury! I spent this past summer as a student at Viver in their kickboxing classes and can tell you that Viver is truly a special place.
I have been training with Marcelo doing kickboxing for over a year and a half. I find the classes to be engaging, appropriate for every fitness level, and always a good workout. Additionally, I feel I have improved and that Marcelo takes a real interest in helping students achieve their goals.
New to kickboxing? Start at Viver MMA
Viver MMA 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 Viver 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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