The Academy of Pensacola
“Great people, can't recommend it enough to people looking for Jiu-Jitsu in the Pensacola area.”
Best Kickboxing Classes near Pensacola, FL
3 of these gyms are based in Pensacola; the others serve Pensacola from towns including Mobile, AL (58 mi), Milton (15 mi) and Gulf Breeze (8 mi).
7 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Colbert's Taekwondo Academy
“A mindful patient teacher, with the ability to mix the seriousness of self defense, with personality and compassion.”
Ron Little Martial Arts
“If you want to learn self defense or you want your child's life skills to improve, this is the place to go.”
Team Remedy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I was surprised at the amount of people that attended the class which is a testament to the level of instruction and family atmosphere this academy provides, it immediately felt like training at my home gym.”
Core Martial Arts Academy
“Scott is a very knowledgeable coach and will help you achieve whatever your goals are.”
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
“Had lots of questions which were always met with kind and robust answers.”
The 16 gyms listed for Pensacola, FL teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Pensacola, FL
15 of the 16 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 766 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (88%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. We have a website on file for 15 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for Pensacola?
2 of the 16 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
Escambia Martial Arts
“My son goes here every day and he has so fun, your kids have to join”
Faith Academy of Taekwondo
“It improves their confidence and create more self control.”
Panacea Martial Arts
“This gym offers quality instruction, good training partners and a great atmosphere!”
Atlas Martial Arts
“My kiddo needed the confidence boost to help her know she's capable and the coaches here provided that, mac is great but Katrina and mike do a great job with the kiddos!”
Resolute Martial Arts & Family Fitness
“Top notch Martial Arts facility with kind owners and a wonderful training program.”
Nickelson CTF Taekwondo
Max3 Martial Arts (Hillcrest)
“Max 3 Martial Arts is a great place for children to learn self-esteem, team work and discipline.”
Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu
“Corey is a great leader and coach, not just for Jui Jitsu but also for your child by setting firm expectations and requirements from them personally.”
Lion Pryde Muay Thai
“The environment that is fostered here is so welcoming and I could not have asked for a better community to be a part of.”
Team Hopkins Jiu Jitsu Mobile
“Awesome place, great instruction from a caring staff.”
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