Colorado Kickboxing & MMA

Colorado Kickboxing & MMA is a martial arts school in Erie, CO. The school provides group and private programs in kickboxing, MMA, and self-defense, serving both adults and children. Its group training programs cover kickboxing fitness, muay thai, and youth MMA, while private training is offered in FMA, MMA, and self-defense. The school holds a 5.00 rating based on the reviews submitted by its students.

The school is run by Senior Instructor Paul Hoch, who has trained clients for just over 40 years. He received his first black belt at the age of seventeen in Kenpo and has since dedicated decades to studying Jeet Kune Do, submission fighting, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Kali/Escrima, Silat, and muay thai. Paul has trained with instructors including Guro Dan Inosanto, Steve Tarani, William Holland, and Erik Paulson, and has taught seminars throughout Europe and the US. He developed continuing educational programs for the University of San Diego, pioneered cardio kickboxing in the early 1990s, and has trained dozens of actors in stunt fighting while choreographing several student films. Classes at the school are designed to be fun and energetic, with an emphasis on fitness, form, and safety. New students need only bring a positive attitude and a pair of kickboxing gloves.

Classes and private sessions are taught at 651 Mitchell Way in Erie. The school is open to anyone interested in trying a first lesson, with consultation and introductory sessions offered for those looking to get started.