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Alton Street Boxing & Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, Massachusetts
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.
Unassuming gym offering non-competitive boxing & kickboxing, plus fitness & self-defense classes.
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 (ages 10–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule altonstreetboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-646-0288
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Charles and the other instructors have a great tone with kids, treating them with respect and setting high expectations with positive reinforcement.”
“This school is great - the instructors have true Muay Thai lineage and the workouts are fun and interesting, its improved my coordination and strength.”
“He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean.”
“Charles is great at working with any skill level, so if you are curious, looking for a great workout (and stress release), never having boxed before should not stop you.”
“The Muay Thai class is my go to and it’s great for both beginners and people wanting to improve and learn from the best.”
Other martial arts here
“This school is great - the instructors have true Muay Thai lineage and the workouts are fun and interesting, its improved my coordination and strength.”
“He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean.”
What members say
“I train boxing here with the excellent instructor Todd- an extremely clean, well-outfitted facility with a passionate staff and reasonable prices.”
“Charles is great at working with any skill level, so if you are curious, looking for a great workout (and stress release), never having boxed before should not stop you.”
“He's got a great martial arts/boxing/fitness facility, conveniently located in Arlington Center; the students are nice and respectful and the school is very clean.”
“All the instructors I worked with -- Charles, Todd, and Kru Mark, were all very professional, friendly, and encouraging.”
From the reviews
My 13-year old daughter has been attending classes at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness for almost one year. She has gained an impressive level of skill as well as fitness attending 1-2 classes per week. More importantly, she absolutely loves it.
This is a review of the Black Belt Extravaganza at the Regent Theater. I have been sending my kids to Alton Street Boxing & Fitness for six months or so. However, although I had seen some videos, until attending the Black Belt Extravaganza I didn't feel as though I had a good overview of what the different age groups…
I have been taking the boxing and cardio class at Alton Street for over a year now. I have nothing but great things to say about the school. All the instructors are kind and helpful, and the school does excellent job of creating a community that made it easy for me to stay on track of my fitness goals.
The tone and culture of teaching, learning, and excellence is set by owner/operator Charles DeVirgilio. Charles refers to the training sessions as ‘lessons’ and cross-training as part of the ‘curriculum’ because there truly is high quality learning to be had for participants of all skill/experience levels.
New to kickboxing? Start at Alton Street Boxing & Fitness
Alton Street Boxing & 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Alton Street Boxing & 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.
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