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White Oak Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Asheville, North Carolina
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule whiteoakmartialartsasheville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-713-0765
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started training in the kids class and I’ve been a student, a class assistant and an instructor with this school, so I can honestly say: this is the real deal.”
“I personally train side by side with the owners/instructors and know the time, care and attention they put into their business, clients and their own personal training.”
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“This was a welcome reinforcement of those ideas, and she is building upon self defense options under the instruction of Master and Instructor Croley.”
What members say
“The instructors are fantastic with the kids, teaching them discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills.”
“Derek Crowley is a very capable, knowledgeable instructor and also very friendly- I loved the community there and I’m so happy to see White Oak again!”
From the reviews
The owner, Master Croley, is a true expert in Martial Arts and a wonderful instructor. I have trained with him since 2017 and am still learning. They have great youth classes, but I as a 66 year old, I attend the adult classes that have a self defense focus.
I have personally trained with the instructors at White Oak Martial Arts. They are highly knowledgeable and well-trained martial artists. The owner has forgotten more martial arts than I will probably ever learn.
White Oak Martial Arts has such a fantastic program.My son has been attending classes here for almost 3 years. They have AMAZING staff that work well with children and adults. My son has learned self discipline and has strengthed his self-esteem. I would highly recommend!!!!!!
This is a fantastic school- I have been training here on and off for the majority of my life. Derek Crowley is a very capable, knowledgeable instructor and also very friendly- I loved the community there and I’m so happy to see White Oak again!
New to kickboxing? Start at White Oak Martial Arts
White Oak 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 White Oak 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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