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Welcome Mat Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Olathe, Kansas

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule welcomematgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (913) 353-5858

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
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 Welcome Mat Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“You're guaranteed to sweat a bunch, hurt, but afterwards feel like you've not only gotten a great workout in, but also learned a thing or 2.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Great coaches, tough workouts tailored for people of all skill levels.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“Fitness, self defense, martial arts, kids programs.”

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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 Welcome Mat Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“It definitely feels like a family here and would recommend them to not only the eager MMA athlete but for anyone .”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They have great coaches and great clases for both fitness but fighting and self defense.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“They have great coaches and great clases for both fitness but fighting and self defense.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“You're guaranteed to sweat a bunch, hurt, but afterwards feel like you've not only gotten a great workout in, but also learned a thing or 2.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“You're guaranteed to sweat a bunch, hurt, but afterwards feel like you've not only gotten a great workout in, but also learned a thing or 2.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“It definitely feels like a family here and would recommend them to not only the eager MMA athlete but for anyone .”

From the reviews

Dropped in to this gem of a gym from California. The team here was extremely friendly, informative and inviting. I had no problem plugging right in with the team. The training was very thorough.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Jun 2019

Something for everyone! Fitness, self defense, martial arts, kids programs. Whether you're a beginner with no experience or an MMA veteran. Hope to see you soon!

★★★★★ — Jason, Dec 2014

Jason High and LC Davis and the rest of the ATTHD staff are simply amazing. You're guaranteed to sweat a bunch, hurt, but afterwards feel like you've not only gotten a great workout in, but also learned a thing or 2. Seems more like a giant family than a mma gym

★★★★★ — Chaz, Aug 2016

I've been attending Welcome Mat since they opened in Lenexa, and I am so happy with my training. It's a great martial arts studio that covers all the necessities to be successful. I always get a great workout in a fun and stress free environment.

★★★★★ — Abbi, Sep 2016

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New to kickboxing? Start at Welcome Mat Martial Arts

Welcome Mat 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Welcome Mat 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.

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 Welcome Mat Martial Arts

420 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS66061

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