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Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, Massachusetts

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $125/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule zhenrenchuan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 781-646-8660

Hours

Monday 10 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–9:30 pm
Friday 10 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–3:30 pm
Sunday 9 am–12 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 Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 45 mentions

“Charles and all the other instructors are extremely patient, and my child is learning so much more than martial arts, such as discipline, kindness and courtesy.”

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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 Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 2 mentions

“I credit Instructor Charles in particular for my son’s continued enthusiasm, enjoyment, and love of learning karate.”

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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 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The students and community within the school are friendly and welcoming as well which makes it a lot of fun.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I credit Instructor Charles in particular for my son’s continued enthusiasm, enjoyment, and love of learning karate.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“It has been a journey; one that was at first solely our idea as his parents, and that slowly became his over time and now he fully claims as something of great value to him.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“Our son has been taking lessons here for over a year now and his confidence has grown along with his martial arts abilities.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“We are grateful to Charles and all the instructors for the kindness and care they have shown to Wes and my family.”

From the reviews

My son (now 8 years old) and I have both been training at Zhen Ren Chuan for the last 4 years or so. I have studied at a number of Martial arts schools over the years, and I can say without hesitation that Zhen Ren Chuan is entirely in a class by itself.

★★★★★ — Jamie, Oct 2016

We have sent our son to other martial arts schools in the area that were not able to control 5 and 6 year olds. At this age it is less about the actual punches and more about self control, listening and respect. Instructor Charles had my (very antsy) son listening within the first 3 minutes of meeting him.

★★★★★ — Erin, Mar 2018

Instructor Charles is absolutely wonderful! He has worked wonders for my son and continues to do so. He has taught my son not only martial arts but, also manners, self discipline, meditation, how to speak up, how to listen, and given him the confidence which he didn’t have up until a few months ago before we came to…

★★★★★ — Jatinder, Dec 2018

My 6-year-old daughter has been a student at Zhen Ren Chuan for almost a year and a half and it has been a great experience. Charles and the assistant instructors combine just the right amount of discipline and gentle encouragement, which works like magic for getting a class of young kids to focus and follow…

★★★★★ — Gavrielle, Dec 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at Zhen Ren Chuan 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 Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts

301 Broadway, Arlington, MA02474

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