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Weapons At Hand MMA Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Corpus Christi, Texas
Martial arts academy offering kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling and cardio programs.
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
- 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
- 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 weaponsathandmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 361-937-6983
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–1:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–1:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:30–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether it was from kickboxing to jiu jitsu (gi and no gi) or cardio kickboxing, the coaches were there to help if I didn’t know certain things.”
“I have two 8yr olds that have been coming here for a months now and I have to say , they both , boy and girl , have become happier kids at school.”
“I came in with absolutely no experience in martial arts, and started doing the women’s only classes.”
“I came in with absolutely no experience in martial arts, and started doing the women’s only classes.”
“When I moved up and started doing the partner drills classes, I learned so much from all the fighters and competitors at WAH.”
Other martial arts here
“Coaches Rudy, Stacie and all the others are the best in Corpus Christi for Kickboxing, MMA, Kids MMA and Fitness.”
“Whether it was from kickboxing to jiu jitsu (gi and no gi) or cardio kickboxing, the coaches were there to help if I didn’t know certain things.”
“I didn't bring my kids here for self defense, only to have something to do between football seasons.”
What members say
“Not only that, the members in the gym were (still are) very welcoming to new people and there to help out in anyway possible.”
“I came in with absolutely no experience in martial arts, and started doing the women’s only classes.”
“When any of my students, fighters or family are looking for a place to train in the Nueces County area, this is where I sent them.”
From the reviews
Love this school! I own and operate Austin Kickboxing Academy. When any of my students, fighters or family are looking for a place to train in the Nueces County area, this is where I sent them. Coaches Rudy, Stacie and all the others are the best in Corpus Christi for Kickboxing, MMA, Kids MMA and Fitness.
I have two 8yr olds that have been coming here for a months now and I have to say , they both , boy and girl , have become happier kids at school. Now I know this is a strange thing to say but an even more surprising thing to realize. My little boy was having problems with a bully at school he never told anyone about !
I love everything about Weapons at Hand. I came in with absolutely no experience in martial arts, and started doing the women’s only classes. They are killer for cardio, and they really teach you the basics of martial arts. Every instructor I’ve worked with is professional, caring, and friendly.
Been going for over 2 years and can’t say enough great things about that place! The staff is top notch, you can expect world class instruction from coaches that actually put themselves out there and lead by example.
New to kickboxing? Start at Weapons At Hand MMA Academy
Weapons At Hand MMA Academy 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 Weapons At Hand MMA 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.
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