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Kickboxing Classes in Washington, DC
Washington has 9 kickboxing gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 7 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Spacious gym offering boxing, kickboxing and BJJ classes for all levels plus personal training.
Urban Boxing Navy Yard
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Energetic fitness center for boxing, also offering fitness classes.
N-Flux
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
9Round Kickboxing Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Casual kickboxing gym featuring no class times and 30-minute workouts.
Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
Hard Training Club Llc
4.3 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
STRIKELAB – Washington, DC
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Strike Studio DC - Boxing GYM
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Washington
4 of the 9 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to Urban Boxing Navy Yard, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness and Premier Martial Arts Ivy City.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Washington
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
Kickboxing in Washington: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Washington?
- A few Washington gyms list a membership around $99/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Washington gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 9 gyms in Washington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA, Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom, Urban Boxing Navy Yard. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Washington?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Washington gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Washington?
- Yes — 7 Washington gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
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