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APEX Combat Sports

4.9 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Johnson City, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • 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 acsbinghamton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 607-309-4992

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 9:45 am–12 pm
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 APEX Combat Sports, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Apex Combat Sports is an excellent place to train and is perfect for all skill levels.”

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🤜 Sparring

“Classes are well sized, always having a partner to run drills and pad work with, and often times multiple parters to spar with following the end of class.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“So, when my 13 year old son recently expressed an interest in boxing, I knew APEX was the place to go.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“I recommend to anyone whether you plan on fighting or just want a great workout.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“I would definitely bring my kids there.”

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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 APEX Combat Sports — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“So, when my 13 year old son recently expressed an interest in boxing, I knew APEX was the place to go.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Highly recommend stopping through, or picking this gym if you're looking for somewhere to train jiu jitsu in the Binghamton area.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“What is also drilled in class is practical for self-defense.”

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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 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“From pro fighters to people just trying to get in shape and have fun!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“APEX is a great place to train and grow your skill in martial arts, the coaches are welcoming and encouraging.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“Walked in on a whim with no prior experience and found myself immediately hooked (quite literally and figuratively).”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“You can find any level of competition and any level of commitment is respected.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Everyone is professional and respectful and they keep a very clean environment.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“” This is the kind of local business that is a credit to the community, and I can’t wait to see them activate potential and inspire confidence in whoever comes to train!”

From the reviews

Walked in on a whim with no prior experience and found myself immediately hooked (quite literally and figuratively). The environment is incredibly friendly and inclusive with all sorts of skill levels training at the gym; from competition fighters readying for their next bout, to more casual individuals looking for…

★★★★★ — Dylan, Jul 2023

I found Apex years ago and I was welcomed with open arms. Very friendly and inviting to all. The coaching staff is excellent and very knowledgeable. Whether you want to be a fighter or casually train all are welcome and if you do have fighting aspirations you won’t find a better group of people anywhere around.

★★★★★ — Ngrubham, Nov 2022

I trained with these guys years ago and had an amazing experience. So, when my 13 year old son recently expressed an interest in boxing, I knew APEX was the place to go. He’s been enrolled for a few months now and it’s been nothing but positive experiences for him.

★★★★★ — Caitlyn, Nov 2022

Great gym and staff, usually one of the only southpaws being taught during boxing classes and they always go out of their way to help explain concepts to me to make sure I understand. Class size varies but whoever is teaching that day always manages to make everyone feel comfortable and included.

★★★★★ — Christian, Nov 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at APEX Combat Sports

APEX Combat Sports 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at APEX Combat Sports

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 APEX Combat Sports

19 Avenue D Ste 3, Johnson City, NY13790

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