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Albany Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Albany, New York
Kid- and adult-friendly gym with a boxing ring and a supportive community.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule albanyny.gov — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-434-2480
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandson started going here a couple weeks ag And he loves it, they Are amazing people there?”
“Today my 7 year old daughter trained for the very first time she was determined to do every task and she really loved it left with the biggest smile on her face !”
“Great free safe environment for community members to exercise learn the art of boxing and staff is AMAZING”
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“Great free safe environment for community members to exercise learn the art of boxing and staff is AMAZING”
What members say
“Super staff doing there best to keep it clean and safe.”
“The environment/community of the gym is very supportive.”
From the reviews
Great free safe environment for community members to exercise learn the art of boxing and staff is AMAZING
Free boxing program for the children. Positive resource for the community. The staff, environment are all top notch.
Great Facility. Great Equipment. Friendly People. Oh. Plus there is a Boxing Ring! Hell Yeah!
Great gym great people! Today my 7 year old daughter trained for the very first time she was determined to do every task and she really loved it left with the biggest smile on her face ! :)
New to kickboxing? Start at Albany Boxing
Albany Boxing 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 Albany Boxing
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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