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Ages 13 and up · 45 minute classes

Gladiators: train hard, lead well

The Franklin program for teens and adults. Striking, practical self-defense and conditioning in a 45 minute evening class, with four times a week to choose from.

The quick answer: Gladiators is the Family First Martial Arts program for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, in Franklin, TN. Classes are 45 minutes, twice a week, Monday through Thursday evenings. Students train karate, boxing, self-defense and conditioning at their own level. The first class is free.
Adult Gladiators students drilling a clinch at Family First Martial Arts Franklin

What Gladiators train

Teens find direction here, and adults find a workout they actually look forward to.

  • Striking. Boxing combinations, kicks and pad work for power, timing and fitness.
  • Practical self-defense. Escapes, awareness and smart decisions for real situations.
  • Conditioning. Rounds that build stamina and strength without a gym membership.
  • Mental toughness. Staying calm, breathing and finishing the round when it gets hard.
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What happens in a Gladiators class?

Classes open with a dynamic warm up, move into striking or self-defense technique, and finish with partner rounds or conditioning. Coaches scale every drill, so a first timer and a black belt can train side by side and both get pushed.

Gladiators train in their own evening class, separate from the kids program. Controlled sparring comes in once the fundamentals are solid, always with gear and always by choice.

When do Gladiators train in Franklin?

Choose any two evenings a week. Monday and Wednesday classes start at 7:25 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday classes start at 8:00 PM.

Gladiators Class Times

Ages 13+ · 45 min
Monday7:25 to 8:10 PM
Tuesday8:00 to 8:45 PM
Wednesday7:25 to 8:10 PM
Thursday8:00 to 8:45 PM

See the full Franklin schedule for every program.

Parent Questions

Gladiators questions, answered

No. Start where you are. Coaches scale every drill so you can train safely from the first class.

Both. Gladiators is for ages 13 and up, and coaches pair partners by size and experience.

No. Controlled sparring is part of the program once you have the fundamentals, always with gear and always your choice.

Gladiators runs in the evening, after most kids classes. Many parents train in Gladiators on the same nights their kids train earlier.

Your first Gladiators class is on us

Come try an evening class in Franklin. Wear something you can move in and bring water. We supply the gloves.

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