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9Tails Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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 9tailskickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 302-598-4128

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 6–7 pm
Wednesday 6–8 pm
Thursday 6–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11 am
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 9Tails Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 8 mentions

“Ray has a great, positive attitude that makes his gym and classes friendly to anyone from beginners, families with children, or active competitors.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Ray has a great, positive attitude that makes his gym and classes friendly to anyone from beginners, families with children, or active competitors.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Ray has a great, positive attitude that makes his gym and classes friendly to anyone from beginners, families with children, or active competitors.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Coach Ray is one of the best in business and definitely has lots of knowledge in muay thai and kickboxing!”

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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 9Tails Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Coach Ray is one of the best in business and definitely has lots of knowledge in muay thai and kickboxing!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, learn self-defense, build confidence, or train to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 13 mentions

“Ray the owner is absolutely the best coach and has taught my son how to work hard and focus at the same time as teaching him a love and respect for martial arts.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“After my first class with Coach Ray, I was amazed at his ability to communicate and teach individuals from a novice through individuals with years of martial arts experience.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”

💦 killer cardio workout 5 mentions

“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“His guidance, support, and consistent training helped me completely transform my health and mindset.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“I also bring my kids here to train and they absolutely love it.”

From the reviews

Yes, sir!!!!! Coach Ray truly motivates everybody in his class to be the best martial artist they possibly could be, He teaches every class with passion and dedication and truly teaches technique and form.

★★★★★ — Dimitrios, May 2025

Doing martial arts has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my fitness and personal growth, and a huge part of that is thanks to Coach Ray. His dedication, passion, and attention to detail are unmatched.

★★★★★ — Matthew, May 2025

Coach Ray is the reason that I got back into fitness. After my first class with Coach Ray, I was amazed at his ability to communicate and teach individuals from a novice through individuals with years of martial arts experience.

★★★★★ — Ryan, May 2025

Coach Ray is very knowledgeable and has been a great coach/training partner to me for almost a decade. His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.

★★★★★ — Juice, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at 9Tails Kickboxing

9Tails Kickboxing 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 9Tails Kickboxing

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 9Tails Kickboxing

124 Watkin Ave Ste 30-5, Chadds Ford, PA19317

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