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West O Dojo

4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lincoln, Nebraska

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $15/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule westodojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 402-261-6233

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5:45–8 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:45–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30–11 am
Sunday 11 am–2 pm

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 West O Dojo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Seems like a good, smaller gym for everyone from beginners to professional mma fighters.”

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🤜 Sparring

“I felt the amount of time warming up or doing exercises vs learning technique or sparring was a bit excessive at times, but the coach is very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“I travel to Lincoln for work and go to West O Dojo while in town for Muay Thai.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Dylan Henry is also a great boxing coach, he is a veteran in the game.”

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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 West O Dojo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“I travel to Lincoln for work and go to West O Dojo while in town for Muay Thai.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Dylan Henry is also a great boxing coach, he is a veteran in the game.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Seems like a good, smaller gym for everyone from beginners to professional mma fighters.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“The Jiu jitsu classes are great.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“I felt the amount of time warming up or doing exercises vs learning technique or sparring was a bit excessive at times, but the coach is very knowledgeable and helpful.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Seems like a good, smaller gym for everyone from beginners to professional mma fighters.”

From the reviews

The Jiu jitsu classes are great. I felt the amount of time warming up or doing exercises vs learning technique or sparring was a bit excessive at times, but the coach is very knowledgeable and helpful. Dylan Henry is also a great boxing coach, he is a veteran in the game.

★★★★☆ — Brian, Jan 2025

Great gym, Ken is a very experienced coach and has one of the best Martial Arts resumes I've seen. For martial arts, the place has such reasonable fees. They've got a lot of good lender equipment so there isnt much equipment a person needs to buy. Every session is always a good workout.

★★★★★ — Abel, Apr 2026

All the classes I’ve been to here were structured very well. all of the instructors seem professional and knowledgeable in their respective combat sports. Seems like a good, smaller gym for everyone from beginners to professional mma fighters.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Oct 2023

Great people amazing coaches Ken definitely knows what he’s doing he’s a perfect coach wouldn’t ask for anyone else I love coming here and spending my time great atmosphere and the coaches are here to work with you and help you.! Recommend it 100%….!!!

★★★★★ — Garrit, Jun 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at West O Dojo

West O Dojo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at West O Dojo

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 West O Dojo

201 Capitol Beach Blvd #10, Lincoln, NE68528

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