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Absolute Self Defense & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Augusta, Georgia

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule absoluteselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 706-825-4308

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 4:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
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 Absolute Self Defense & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Great place, great trainer, especially for children.”

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🌱 Beginners

“This gym is an amazing place, to train the instructor is knowledgeable,and very patient with beginners.”

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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 Absolute Self Defense & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Krav Maga teaches you real life situations and how to do deal with them and different styles of techniques you can use to defend yourself.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“This gym is an amazing place, to train the instructor is knowledgeable,and very patient with beginners.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“Would 100% recommend especially for women.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“Amazing instructors who give you the confidence and ability to defend yourself and those you love.”

From the reviews

Tony is among the most professional self defense instructors that I have ever had the privilege of training with. The attention to detail and emphasis on safety are second to none. He and his staff will push you to another level of fitness and technique proficiency while keeping the training fun and exciting.

★★★★★ — Cole, Oct 2018

Absolutely life changing training happening here! Amazing instructors who give you the confidence and ability to defend yourself and those you love. Would 100% recommend especially for women.

★★★★★ — Katie, Mar 2023

Krav Maga teaches you real life situations and how to do deal with them and different styles of techniques you can use to defend yourself...They treat you as family and as one of their own children and adults alike I learned a lot from krav maga both physically and mentally it is a great opportunity and i feel like…

★★★★★ — Aloha, Feb 2018

Great place, great trainer, especially for children. Safe place to leave your family member for defense training. Mr. Tony and Mr. Winkler has been great trainers and mentors for my grandson , not only they teach Defense Training they also help kids increase their social skills.

★★★★★ — Beverly, Jan 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Absolute Self Defense & Fitness

Absolute Self Defense & Fitness 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Absolute Self Defense & 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 Absolute Self Defense & Fitness

4268 Belair Frontage Rd Ste D, Augusta, GA30909

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