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Wildside Combat Sports Center
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Clarksville, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $25/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
- 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 wildsidegym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-391-3953
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 1–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I had been looking for a gym for my son since retirement and blessed to have found Wildside, coaching and trying has been well above expectations.”
“We have driven up from the Franklin area several times for training & tournaments and have always had the best experience.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve learned so much in bjj, Thai boxing, and mma!”
“Whether you’re there for MMA , BJJ, or kickboxing, they have everything inbetween you need to grow and level up.”
“Andrew and the other coaches not only place value on being skilled at Jiu-Jitsu but also having a positive attitude and learning how to win and lose graciously.”
“Whether you’re here for competition, self-defense, health, and fitness or for a hobby Wildside is the place to be.”
What members say
“That being said, these dudes here are absolute studs with absolutely amazing coaches.”
“It is a welcoming environment and all of the staff is incredibly professional and knowledgeable!”
“We have driven up from the Franklin area several times for training & tournaments and have always had the best experience.”
“It is a welcoming environment and all of the staff is incredibly professional and knowledgeable!”
From the reviews
Wildside is a great MMA gym whether your there to train for competition or just want to learn self defense! All the coaches are attentive and helpful and high level and there is a strong sense of community at wildside.
Best place to train in Clarksville!! Whether you’re here for competition, self-defense, health, and fitness or for a hobby Wildside is the place to be.
I train at Wildside Clarksville and I can honestly say it’s the best environment I’ve been part of. Whether you’re there for MMA , BJJ, or kickboxing, they have everything inbetween you need to grow and level up. The coaching, the mentoring and the team atmosphere is second to none.
Outstanding gym! The perfect combination of a clean organized facility and that hard core grungy vibe you want in an mma gym! They offer everything! From kids jiu jitsu and wrestling classes all the way up to MMA classes that facilitate professional fighters.
New to kickboxing? Start at Wildside Combat Sports Center
Wildside Combat Sports Center 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 Wildside Combat Sports Center
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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