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Walker's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bloomington, Illinois
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 (ages 3–18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Website & schedule walkerskicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 309-242-2440
The classes they run
“It’s a great place for both adults and kids.”
“I have attended numerous workshops and tournaments over the years, and have found Walker’s students to be respectful, helpful and skilled competitors.”
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“He’s tough, yet encouraging and he does a great job of making classes fun, while teaching valuable self-defense AND life skills.”
What members say
“Walker’s is a family friendly school with excellent instructors, all with years of experience.”
“I have attended numerous workshops and tournaments over the years, and have found Walker’s students to be respectful, helpful and skilled competitors.”
“They care deeply about their students, and after nearly 20 years of knowing them, they’ve truly become family to me.”
From the reviews
I Attended their self defense class and it was an incredible experience! Everyone was warm & welcoming. Right off the bat you can tell that the people care, and the environment is close knit. I appreciate everyone who helped me out, they really took the time to make sure I was doing everything properly.
I honestly cannot say enough about Walker’s! It’s a great place for both adults and kids. They care deeply about their students, and after nearly 20 years of knowing them, they’ve truly become family to me.
Master Walker is an exceptional teacher who not only masterfully teaches the techniques, but is personally invested in the success of each student!
The BEST martial arts facility in town! Quality black belt instructors who teach skills as well as respect and discipline. My son loves it here!
New to kickboxing? Start at Walker's Martial Arts
Walker's 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 Walker's 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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