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Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St Louis Park, Minnesota
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 warriorscove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-328-9488
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 7–9 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I have been training at Warrior’s Cove for about 7 months and have thoroughly enjoyed learning MMA and jiu jitsu.”
“As a woman, I especially appreciate how welcoming and inclusive the atmosphere is.”
“Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can be intimidating, but the moment I stepped into the Cove, I could feel the difference.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter and I have been training at Warrior’s Cove for about 7 months and have thoroughly enjoyed learning MMA and jiu jitsu.”
“My daughter and I have been training at Warrior’s Cove for about 7 months and have thoroughly enjoyed learning MMA and jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Such an incredible environment, filled with welcoming people that have turned into good friends, as well as incredibly knowledgeable coaches that push you everyday to be better.”
“Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can be intimidating, but the moment I stepped into the Cove, I could feel the difference.”
“I’ve been training here for a while now, and the progress I’ve made in both my skills and confidence has been incredible.”
“Such an incredible environment, filled with welcoming people that have turned into good friends, as well as incredibly knowledgeable coaches that push you everyday to be better.”
From the reviews
Warriors Cove has changed my life. When you first walk into a martial arts gym there is always going to be anxiety or uncertainty. When I walked into the cove after checking out a few other local gyms, I knew this place was different. The atmosphere was very welcoming.
The Best BJJ Gym Ever!❣️❣️❣️ I absolutely love training at this BJJ gym! Everything from the environment to the coaching team is exceptional. The instructors are incredibly professional, patient, and thorough in breaking down techniques.
My son has been attending MMA classes at Warrior's Cove for 6 months and I have been at almost every class. I must admit that if I was one of the instructors in charge of the kid's classes, I would have judo chopped everyone of those monsters(aka kids, aka students), including my own son, into next Thursday.
So glad I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join! Not only am I learning how to defend myself, but I’ve gained a lot of confidence too. This place has taught me how strong I can be and how to better control my body.
New to kickboxing? Start at Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness 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 Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
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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