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Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule allianceazo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 269-216-4380
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great for a new beginner who is looking into getting into mix martial arts or someone who already has experience and wants to evolve their game.”
“I can see myself 20 years from now training here with my kids when they come home to visit from whatever far ranging places they will inhabit.”
“The women’s class has a great positive atmosphere.”
“Whether you're aiming to compete, searching for a fresh and exhilarating workout, or wanting to develop skills in martial arts, AZO has it all.”
“Whether you are looking to improve your physical fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or engage in the artistry of martial arts, Alliance AZO has it all.”
Other martial arts here
“I came up to Kalamazoo while preparing for a Kickboxing match and had to find a place to train for the week I'd be there.”
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
“You can find Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu training for females only, as well as co-ed classes for Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai throughout the week.”
What members say
“Great instructors, motivating training partners, and a family all in all.”
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
“Great training facilities, very positive environment, competitive members, great technical instruction, and super welcoming of outsiders and new BJJ students.”
“Whether you are looking to improve your physical fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or engage in the artistry of martial arts, Alliance AZO has it all.”
“Whether you're aiming to compete, searching for a fresh and exhilarating workout, or wanting to develop skills in martial arts, AZO has it all.”
“The gym’s commitment to maintenance and cleanliness is evident, contributing to an excellent training experience.”
From the reviews
My entire family has been training here for almost two years now. The coaches are excellent mentors and genuinely good people. I can see myself 20 years from now training here with my kids when they come home to visit from whatever far ranging places they will inhabit. Jiu-jitsu for life!
I started training at AZO about a year ago, when I finished college and returned to Kalamazoo. Facilities and instruction are excellent. Huge amount of mat space, plus a raised ring and a smaller mat in the front room. Lots of equipment to work with.
The instructors are some of the best teachers and coaches I've had the pleasure of working with. Everyone is incredibly nice and very enthusiastic. They have a very welcoming and patient atmosphere for beginner's (especially one's with no prior combat training). The classes are very organized and structured.
The women’s class has a great positive atmosphere. I started going a couple years ago and have made friends while learning how to fight. The coach is always wanting to see her students improve and puts in the extra effort to make sure everyone is improving their skills and having a good time.
New to muay thai? Start at Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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