Kickboxing Classes in Ames, IA
Ames has 2 kickboxing gyms — including 1 beginner-friendly and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Myriad MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Ames ATA
4.6 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Good to know in Ames
All 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to Ames ATA.
New to kickboxing?
This gym is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Myriad MMA Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Ames
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Myriad MMA Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
- Ames ATA ★★★★★ 4.6 (12)
Kickboxing in Ames: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Ames?
- A few Ames gyms list a membership around $100/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Ames gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Ames gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Ames?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Ames gym is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Ames?
- Yes — 2 Ames gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.