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8ight Limbs Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Harlingen, Texas

Kickboxing gym 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
  • 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 the8ightlimbsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (956) 454-6015

Hours

Monday 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 8–11 AM
Saturday Closed
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 8ight Limbs Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“You'll get a great cardio workout and learn the top 2 martial arts/self defenses.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 19 mentions

“My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“I've studied various martial arts since 2003, but being here makes me feel like a beginner again—in the best way.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“You will leave here better than you came regardless of whether your goal is self defense, self enrichment, or excelling as a professional competitor.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 12 mentions

“I have my 12yr old daughter and 8yr old son enrolled in both the bjj and muay thai classes and they love it.”

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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 8ight Limbs Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“I feel like it’s truthfully a class and learning the art form of Muay Thai to the fullest extent, on top of getting a good workout.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“My child has been training here with no prior experience in jiu-jitsu, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join this gym.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“You will leave here better than you came regardless of whether your goal is self defense, self enrichment, or excelling as a professional competitor.”

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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 107 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Call or go by and talk to expert instructor and all around great guy KRU Jeff Trevino.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Took my kids in today for a free tryout session and my kids are hooked.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“You'll get a great cardio workout and learn the top 2 martial arts/self defenses.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Been a member now for over a month and I’ve seen my daughter grow so much. She loves the place and the coaches.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Very professional and with very reasonable prices.”

From the reviews

My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was. My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.

★★★★★ — Josh, Jun 2022

My child has been training here with no prior experience in jiu-jitsu, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join this gym. The instructors are incredibly patient, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping the kids learn. They don’t just teach techniques they teach confidence, discipline, and respect.

★★★★★ — Riley, Nov 2025

I've been training at 8ight Limbs for almost 2 months now, and I absolutely love it. I've studied various martial arts since 2003, but being here makes me feel like a beginner again—in the best way. The coach is dedicated to helping every student grow, regardless of their skill level.

★★★★★ — Manuel, Aug 2025

Class schedule is super good for even someone who is busy! The instructors are very knowledgeable and awesome at communicating to the students even for beginners! Classmates made me feel welcome since day one, would highly recommend for anyone who is interested!

★★★★★ — Kayla, Nov 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at 8ight Limbs Academy

8ight Limbs Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at 8ight Limbs Academy

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 8ight Limbs Academy

920 W Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX78550

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