Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov

The opening of the multifunctional modern Sports Palace took place on July 6, 2019. By the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (No 802 dated November 27, 2020), the sports complex was named after the Olympic champion, world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, the legendary athlete Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov.

The Martial Arts Palace is located under the jurisdiction of the Republican State Enterprise «Olympic training center by types of wrestling».

The Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov is located on the left bank of the river. Ishim on Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 43, it is a unique sports complex with the possibility of holding international sports competitions in martial arts (Greco-Roman, freestyle, women's wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, as well as mixed martial arts).

Also on September 8, 2021, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the country, a monument was erected on the territory of the facility named after the athlete of the Palace of Martial Arts, which was opened at the intersection of Kabanbay Batyr Avenue and the street of Khans Kerey and Zhanibek. The sculpture of the monument to Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov is made of bronze, the pedestal is made of granite. Height - 7.5 meters. Its author was Yerbol Ziyabekov, a sculptor from the capital. The palace building has a triangular shape, which symbolizes the soaring golden eagle, as a symbol of the power and freedom of Kazakhstan.

The sports complex is a 4-storey building with a total area of ​​32,146.1 m2 and a plot area of ​​5,1724 hectares. And also includes: an arena, a hotel, a restaurant, a cafeteria, a fitness center, office space, a conference room, martial arts halls, a wrestling hall, a medical office and an outdoor mini football field.

The infrastructure also includes:

  • 2 groups of parking lots: 279 places, 5 places for buses;
  • Car parking on the ground floor: 14 places.

Thanks to modern equipment that meets all international standards, the services of the martial arts palace are available to both international-class athletes and sports fans, including people with disabilities.

The versatility of the building allows you to quickly change the functionality of its arena. The arena space, which, depending on the specifics of the event, is re-equipped and serves as the main venue for sports competitions, cultural events, gatherings, such as a boxing ring, judo tatami, gymnastics mat, basketball, volleyball or concert venue.

In the Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov there are:

  • Arena
  • A fitness center
  • Martial arts halls
  • Mini outdoor football fields
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Cafeteria
  • Conference hall
  • Office premises

Also in the palace there are children's sports sections for:

  • Kazakh wrestling
  • MMA
  • Football
  • Freestyle wrestling
  • Children's and adult swimming
  • Water aerobics
  • Judo
  • Stretching
  • Group and personal training with a fitness instructor
  • Split for two persons
  • Sports and health club “Zhas Zhauynger” for children with special needs

Sections for adults and children of different ages provide individual programs, which are accompanied by professional and experienced instructors, candidates and masters of sports.