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Wise Warriors MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Louis, Missouri
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
- Membership memberships run around $75/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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 wisewarriorsmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 630-7280
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Wise Warriors is a great gym for all skill levels.”
“The gym itself has a very cool, gritty Fight Club feel to it and, if you so choose, you have the option to spar every day after class.”
“Great coach and gym members willing to work with you whether you want to compete or coming for fitness.”
“Whether you’re getting into boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or wrestling, this is the place to start.”
“For less than $100/mo you get one on one and small group personal training.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you’re getting into boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or wrestling, this is the place to start.”
“I grew up playing sports and was an athlete pretty much all my life, but training mma is a whole different realm to its self.”
“Highly knowledgeable and experienced in striking, BJJ, and wrestling, he has what you need to develop your skills.”
“If you want to get in shape, learn self defense, gain confidence, make new friends, and not break the bank then you need to visit Wise Warriors.”
What members say
“The training is challenging, but the coach pushes us in the best way, helping us grow both in skill and confidence.”
“Wise warriors is one of the most welcoming and encouraging gyms I’ve trained at since I’ve had an interest in combat sports.”
“The Kick 30 program is a great way to get started and then you can progress and grow in any direction you want.”
“Great coach and gym members willing to work with you whether you want to compete or coming for fitness.”
“It is a fun and an efficient place to learn and build confidence, as well as genuine connections and respect with people who share similar interests and goals.”
“The current members are good people, and there is an apparent level of respect and appreciation that is shared between both new and experienced members alike.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love Wise Warriors! This is the best workout I have ever done and it's fun as well. The trainer, Ray, is patient and gives good direction. He cares about form and function, plus he can teach you everything! Want to learn kickboxing, MMA, jujitsu? Ray has that covered. Weight training, yoga?
Amazing MMA gym. I've been a member for over 6 months, and I cannot speak highly enough of the gym, its members, and its coach, Ray Norris. The gym itself has a very cool, gritty Fight Club feel to it and, if you so choose, you have the option to spar every day after class.
I love this gym! I've been going here for over 5 years and Ray is the best coach! He's super respectful and makes sure you're taken care. I always feel safe going with the guys and everyone is super helpful. This is definitely the best gym to go to for reaching your goals as a martial artist.
This is the best gym in stl. Coach ray is the most genuine guy. The culture is way better than the other gyms I transferred to when I moved. I was here for 8 months and he taught me so well. He really focuses on everyone individually and does such a great job at teaching them what they need to learn next.
New to kickboxing? Start at Wise Warriors MMA
Wise Warriors MMA 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 Wise Warriors MMA
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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