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Kickboxing — Muay Thai-based striking with kicks, knees, and elbows.
13+All levels

All-striking. All-levels. Five days a week.

Muay Thai-based striking with kicks, knees, and elbows.

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Money-back after class 1
19 years in Cookeville

What You'll Walk Away With

Not features. Results.

01

Powerful striking from day one

Kickboxing teaches you how to generate real force with your whole body — not just your arms. You'll feel stronger fast.

02

Next-level conditioning

Kicks, knees, and clinch work hit every muscle group. Four weeks in, you'll be moving better than you have in years.

03

A complete standup arsenal

Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and the clinch — everything you need for self-defense or MMA striking.

04

Fun, high-energy classes

Pad rounds and heavy bag work make the clock disappear. The workout sneaks up on you.

Your First Class

Exactly what happens
when you walk in.

The hardest part is the first class. Here's what it looks like — so you walk in knowing what to expect.

  1. 1

    Show up 15 minutes early

    We'll greet you at the door, show you around, and get your waiver signed in under 2 minutes. Loaner gear is ready if you need it.

  2. 2

    Warm up with the class

    You'll join the group warm-up. Nothing wild — mobility, light cardio, shadow drills. Listen to your body; we don't haze new students.

  3. 3

    Learn a technique and drill it

    A coach walks the class through the day's technique step-by-step, then you pair up and drill with a friendly training partner coached to look after beginners.

  4. 4

    Water break and go home proud

    You won't be thrown into the deep end. You'll leave knowing one real thing better than when you arrived — and ready for class two.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Kickboxing adds the full arsenal — low kicks, teeps, knees, and elbows — to your striking game. High-energy classes that burn calories and build real skill. Classes run Monday through Friday.

  • Muay Thai stance and footwork
  • Kicks, teeps, knees, and elbows
  • Clinch fundamentals
  • Pad holding and drilling
  • Optional light sparring

Who it's for

Anyone 13+ who wants explosive striking skills and an incredible workout.

Matt Violette

Your Instructor

Matt Violette

MMA & Kickboxing Instructor

Matt is a black belt in Shotokan under Master Sensei and 6th dan Pete Threet, and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do under 5th dan Johnny Loftis. He competed in the Regional Sport Karate Circuit and was known as one of the top fighters in a 5-state region. Matt really turns up the pace in his classes — intense cardio, relentless drilling, and a never-give-up, no-nonsense approach to fighting.

  • Black belt in Shotokan under 6th dan Pete Threet
  • Black belt in Tae Kwon Do under 5th dan Johnny Loftis
  • Regional Sport Karate Circuit competitor
  • Top fighter in a 5-state region
Meet the full team
High level instruction in striking, grappling, kettlebells, and general fitness. Great for beginners!
Chad Rezsnyak · Facebook review

Questions

Before you
step on the mat.

Still not sure? Book a free tour — 20 minutes in person beats any phone call.

Will I hurt my shins throwing kicks?+
Not if you follow coaching. We teach kicking mechanics correctly from the first class, and shins harden gradually with consistent training.
Do I need to already be in shape?+
No. Kickboxing is how you get in shape. Go at your own intensity the first few weeks — it builds fast.
Is this the same as cardio kickboxing?+
No. Our class teaches real Muay Thai-based technique. It's a workout, but every drill has a purpose — you're learning a real martial art.

Stop thinking about Kickboxing.
Start training.

3 classes for $30. Full refund after class 1 if it's not a fit. Loaner gear included. Zero pressure.