Kickboxing Classes in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville has 5 kickboxing gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
Hammerforge: School of Combat Arts
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
West End Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
American Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Hammerforge: School of Combat Arts ★★★★★ 5 (36)
- Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai ★★★★★ 5 (35)
- American Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (24)
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.
- Hammerforge: School of Combat Arts ★★★★★ 5 (36)
- Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai ★★★★★ 5 (35)
- West End Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (24)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Gainesville
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.
- West End Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (24)
- American Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (24)
- Aero Boxing Club ★★★★★ 5 (9)
Kickboxing in Gainesville: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Gainesville?
- Most Gainesville gyms don't post prices online. Kickboxing is usually sold as a monthly membership or class pack, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free trial or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Gainesville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Gainesville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Hammerforge: School of Combat Arts, Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, American Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Gainesville?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
- Yes — 3 Gainesville gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 2. 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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