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Apex Combat Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Englewood, Colorado
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 apexcombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-762-9549
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“This place is great for all levels, whether it's to learn something completely new, get good technical training, or improve strength and conditioning.”
“They do well to make sure sparring is technical without causing unnecessary damage and check to make sure you're ok.”
“I've been a part of the Apex Combat Academy family for over a year now, primarily participating in their Muay Thai classes.”
“This place is great for all levels, whether it's to learn something completely new, get good technical training, or improve strength and conditioning.”
“I am huge into mentoring and I highly suggest this gym to anyone for their children to train also.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been a part of the Apex Combat Academy family for over a year now, primarily participating in their Muay Thai classes.”
What members say
“I am amazed at the progress I have made in such little time, definitely would not have been possible without the great coaches and staff at Apex.”
“I was nervous about starting martial arts, but the folks at Apex were very welcoming and made sure I knew the fundamentals before starting my first official class.”
“They've made the curriculum clean and easy enough to understand yet complex enough to really challenge my abilities, skills and conditioning as a martial artist.”
“They've made the curriculum clean and easy enough to understand yet complex enough to really challenge my abilities, skills and conditioning as a martial artist.”
“There is always something to learn, the atmosphere is so positive even on the days I wasn’t feeling 100% I’ve never left the gym feeling anything but empowered and energized.”
“If you're looking for a respectful, fun, friendly, and relaxed environment full of people who help you learn and grow on a daily basis, then this is the place!”
From the reviews
I was in town for the weekend and dropped in for the Friday 6 am class. This gym is awesome! Very welcoming of someone coming in from a different gym. Kru Will and Kru William were great. The gym is also very clean. I liked the variety of the different types of bags they have as well.
Such an amazing Gym for beginners all the way up to advanced fighters family environment all the way around!
I've been a part of the Apex Combat Academy family for over a year now, primarily participating in their Muay Thai classes. My experience has been incredibly positive and enriching. The level of instruction here is top-notch, with a strong emphasis on technique, discipline, and the finer nuances of the sport.
I love the entire Apex experience. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and great at explaining techniques in a manner that makes sense to me. I'm fairly new to Denver and the family atmosphere at Apex has been awesome for me. I've been to a lot of martial arts gyms and Apex tops the list.
New to kickboxing? Start at Apex Combat Academy
Apex Combat Academy 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 Apex Combat Academy
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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