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9Round Mt. Island Lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Charlotte, North Carolina
Part of 9Round
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Boxing-based fitness chain for intense 30-minute workouts that vary daily, plus personal training.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 9round.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (980) 406-3838
Hours
| Monday | 7–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–7:15 PM |
| Friday | 7–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The new owner, Koree “The Kid”, ensures you come into a warm and welcoming environment to get your sweat on!”
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What members say
“Koree and staff always welcome you with a big smile and provide excellent instruction throughout your 30-minute workout.”
“The new owner, Koree “The Kid”, ensures you come into a warm and welcoming environment to get your sweat on!”
“If you’re looking to switch up your workout regimen… check out 9Round Mt Island Lake for killer workouts!”
“Wes is an amazing trainer and has the ability to push you to get results without ever being negative or critical.”
“I have done only 2 sessions, but so far, it is amazing, Koree and Charlie are very knowledgeable and energetic, super friendly, and fun.”
From the reviews
I’ve been working out here for a few weeks now. The gym owner, Wes, is awesome and attentive. I come in pretty early each morning and he has the place cleaned and sanitized. Each station is pretty well separated so keeping a distance is easy and masks are required.
Koree and “IceMan” at this location are phenomenal! I do not say that lightly. From my 1st free appt Koree was motivating me and reminding me of it via text and he’s not annoying just truly passionate. Once I got there he is a ray of sunshine and is absolutely perfect for this job.
I’ve been training here for a few weeks now, and I can honestly say this gym is something special. The owner is super involved on the floor, knows everyone by name, and really takes the time to coach you on form and progress-Not just run you through a workout. The community feels positive and welcoming.
9Round is the TRUTH! Wesley and all the trainers are great, super encouraging and always making sure everybody is being challenged. The workouts are only 30 mins but they're INTENSE. (I'm still not sure how I made it to the car after this morning's workout. My legs were straight jello.
New to kickboxing? Start at 9Round Mt. Island Lake
9Round Mt. Island Lake comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first kickboxing class at 9Round Mt. Island Lake
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.
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