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36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Holly Springs, North Carolina

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule 36chambersnc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (919) 208-7555

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–7 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at 36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“My son first went there, scrawny, 14 yr old, no martial arts background, and started his first class with ease.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Even as an individual with over a decade of experience in Aikido, Hapkido, and Tae Kwon Do, somedays I find myself at a beginner level in various aspects of Muay Thai.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“The gym has a great atmosphere and a range of offerings based on skill level, everything from technical training to advanced sparring for those willing to compete.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“Whether it's for hobby, fitness, or you aim to compete you're definitely in good hands, among good people, and a great supportive atmosphere has been cultivated here.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 12 mentions

“This is a great Muay Thai gym that offers intense physical training with a focus on muay thai fundamentals and traditional teachings.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 12 mentions

“This is a great Muay Thai gym that offers intense physical training with a focus on muay thai fundamentals and traditional teachings.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“They offer BJJ, wrestling, kids karate, and traditional Muay Thai, so there's something for everyone.”

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🥋 Karate 2 mentions

“They offer BJJ, wrestling, kids karate, and traditional Muay Thai, so there's something for everyone.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you’re training for competition, self defense, or just trying to get in shape, 36 Chambers offers something for everyone.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Josh and Alex are experienced Muay Thai competitors, and are excellent instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Even as an individual with over a decade of experience in Aikido, Hapkido, and Tae Kwon Do, somedays I find myself at a beginner level in various aspects of Muay Thai.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Conditioning is top notch as well!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“Whether it's for hobby, fitness, or you aim to compete you're definitely in good hands, among good people, and a great supportive atmosphere has been cultivated here.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Clean, well run, and very welcoming to beginners.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“When I first came into this gym I was 250lbs, lost and low confidence, I been at the gym for about 9 months now and it has been the best decision I have ever made.”

From the reviews

36 Chambers will be one of your favorite places to be hands down. Being a former student and fighter under coaches Josh and Alex has been very rewarding! They respect the tradition of Muay Thai and are unparalleled in their coaching abilities and more importantly their hearts!

★★★★★ — Jacob, Aug 2019

I love this place. Alex and all the coaches are really knowledgeable and experienced. Every class is like a journey through traditional Muay Thai with a beginning, middle and an end. The other students are really helpful to newbies and it doesn’t matter your level of experience.

★★★★★ — Dave, Jan 2023

The karate class that are lead by Seth are extraordinary. This place make you feel as part of a big family and the kids are taking care for each other. Cannot be happier to bring my kid for the classes. BJJ classes are excellent as well. And still, after 3 years, everything is great, and they did renovation

★★★★★ — Peter, Feb 2025

36 Chambers is more than just a martial arts studio, it is a community. The instructors have a great deal of knowledge and experience in Muay Thai and preach technique first. They are also welcome of all different levels.

★★★★★ — Peter, Aug 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at 36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness

36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first kickboxing class at 36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness

171 Tradition Trail Ste 204, Holly Springs, NC27540

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