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Apex Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Apex, North Carolina
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.
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 (ages 6–9) — 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
- 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 apexmartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-230-9583
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons loved the kickboxing classes, support, and sense of community at Apex Martial Arts Center!”
“I've been attending their Jujitsu classes for over a year now and my daughter have been kickboxing on the other side of the gym.”
“No matter your level (from beginner to pro), the owner Don and all the trainers make sure you are safe, while also pushing you to your limit and beyond.”
“It's also just a great environment to train in as far as sparring etiquette and general respect.”
“I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.”
“Transitioning from doing karate my whole life to kick boxing has been quite an adventure so far.”
“A special shout out to Zion Bailey who coached 1 on 1 lessons and was fantastic.”
Other martial arts here
“I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.”
“Transitioning from doing karate my whole life to kick boxing has been quite an adventure so far.”
“I've been coming for over a year and have spent most of that on the Kickboxing/Muay Thai side, but have spent some time on the grappling side as well.”
“Transitioning from doing karate my whole life to kick boxing has been quite an adventure so far.”
“Great cardio and practical real world self defense training.”
What members say
“The owner, Don, is super knowledgable, a great coach, and a friendly guy.”
“No matter your level (from beginner to pro), the owner Don and all the trainers make sure you are safe, while also pushing you to your limit and beyond.”
“My sons loved the kickboxing classes, support, and sense of community at Apex Martial Arts Center!”
“The gym itself is clean and spacious, never feels too crowded and has everything you need (ring, bags, mats.”
“They did a great job balancing fun and discipline and helped him build strength and confidence.”
From the reviews
My 12 year old twin girls, eager to find to themselves, wanting to try this and try that. As a family, we do what we can. Kickboxing!!!!!! Supporting this was imperative for reasons I can list and list and list besides the obvious! Don and his team at Apex Martial Arts Center helped with that!
My 18-year-old son had a fantastic experience at this gym! It's a legitimate marital arts gym that has really experienced teachers and it's a nice facility. Highly recommend, especially for Muay Thai.
I have nothing but extremely positive things to say about Apex Martial Arts Center. I've been attending their Jujitsu classes for over a year now and my daughter have been kickboxing on the other side of the gym. The management is excellent and you truly feel like a part of family when you walk in.
I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.
New to kickboxing? Start at Apex Martial Arts Center
Apex Martial Arts Center 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 Martial Arts Center
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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