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APEX COMBAT AND FITNESS GYM
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fort Mill, South Carolina
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
- 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 apexcombatgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (839) 293-7058
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Barrett provides the highest level of Muay Thai training, a great kids program, a strong community / family, and a clean gym.”
“The owner/instructor is highly skilled, patient, and provide clear, challenging instruction that is great for all skill levels.”
“As someone currently training under Coach Gary to compete, I’ve experienced firsthand the level of detail, structure, and care he brings to every session.”
“Coach Gary has created a well equipped, clean, cool gym; providing great Muay Thai instruction, striking and martial arts fundamentals.”
“It’s clean, welcoming, and Gary gives members of all skill levels the one-on-one instruction they need to succeed.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Gary has created a well equipped, clean, cool gym; providing great Muay Thai instruction, striking and martial arts fundamentals.”
“Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, or stepping into the ring, Apex provides the coaching, culture, and community to help you reach your highest potential.”
What members say
“Coach Gary and Coach Daniel are extremely knowledgeable and really push you to improve your technique and overall fitness.”
“The gym is clean and well cared for, classes are structured for all levels, and the community as a whole is very welcoming.”
“The transformation we have seen in him both physically and emotionally is absolutely incredible.”
“Coach Gary has created a well equipped, clean, cool gym; providing great Muay Thai instruction, striking and martial arts fundamentals.”
“From the moment we walked in, you could feel how welcoming and family-oriented the environment is.”
“The coaches do a great job making the kids feel comfortable while also helping them grow in skill, discipline, and confidence.”
From the reviews
If you’re serious about improving yourself—physically, mentally, and competitively—Apex Combat Fitness Gym is the place to be. Coach Gary has done a tremendous job building this gym for the communities of Southern Charlotte and Fort Mill, creating an environment rooted in professionalism, respect, and hard work.
Ladies, do yourself a huge favor and attended their next women’s self defense class. Gary led us through real life scenarios teaching us how to be aware of our surroundings and what to do to increase our chances of safety and survival. He also debunked common advice that isn’t actually helpful.
No other place to be for Muay Thai in the Carolinas! So far I have previously trained at 2 other gyms before Apex, and never have been in such an environment of excellence, camaraderie, and focus on detail such as at Apex. Since training with Coach Gary I have improved in every aspect of my life outside of training.
The gym was clean and the owner and students were very welcoming, and full of positive energy. The owner/instructor is highly skilled, patient, and provide clear, challenging instruction that is great for all skill levels. I felt like I got a fantastic, high-intensity workout and learned a lot of practical techniques.
New to kickboxing? Start at APEX COMBAT AND FITNESS GYM
APEX COMBAT AND FITNESS GYM 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 AND FITNESS GYM
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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