Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.
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9Round Kickboxing Fitness
4337 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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CFMAF Martial Arts and Fitness
2361 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-1511
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Farrels-extreme-body-shaping of Colorado Springs
3639 Star Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts
7615 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3863
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United States Karate Academy
207 W Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1759
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United States Karate Academy-Galley Road
4868 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-2338
Lakewood 3
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Colorado Krav Maga Lakewood
1050 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226-4318
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Imperial jiujitsu & Kickboxing Lakewood
9629 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215-3939
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The Sanctuary Brazilian JiuJitsu and Fitness
3355 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Denver 2
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Holon Wellness Taekwon-Do
809 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80209-4313
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Tankhead Thai Boxing
1865 W 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80204-3413
Arvada 1
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The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
9860 W 59th Pl, Arvada, CO 80004-5013
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Bom Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The Champions Factory
680 Atchison Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Fountain 1
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts - Fountain
6861 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Fountain, CO 80817
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Steamboat Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-5152
Also in Colorado
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools297
- Kids Martial Arts Classes248
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools180
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs113
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes108
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies106
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes106
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools105
- MMA Gyms102
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies70
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops50
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults36
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults32
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults32
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training31
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes18
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies17
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs13
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools12
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes5
Good to know
How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?
Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.
Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?
Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.
How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?
Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Colorado can browse 15 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Colorado should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 15 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.