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Art of Combat Sports Championships

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Vestal, New York

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Women's classes Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule artofcombatsc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 607-972-8441

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Art of Combat Sports Championships, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“Art of Combat Sports Championships is a great place for kids and adults alike to increase their fitness and skill knowledge of a variety of martial arts programs.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“Great local MMA gym that offers Co-Ed Kickboxing, Women’s Kickboxing, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self defense, and wrestling.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and cater to all skill levels.”

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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 Art of Combat Sports Championships — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“When I spoke to her about my son having trouble dealing with his anger and strong emotions she mentioned how Eric (the owner) helped her son out by joining mma.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Great local MMA gym that offers Co-Ed Kickboxing, Women’s Kickboxing, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self defense, and wrestling.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great local MMA gym that offers Co-Ed Kickboxing, Women’s Kickboxing, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self defense, and wrestling.”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great coaches, great atmosphere and the BEST pricing!”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Even if you’re not into this sort of thing it’s the best workout you’ll ever have hands down!”

From the reviews

I was recommended by my wonderful friend who's boys are also a part this great team! When I spoke to her about my son having trouble dealing with his anger and strong emotions she mentioned how Eric (the owner) helped her son out by joining mma. My son finally broke out of his shell and started making friends!

★★★★★ — Veronica, Feb 2021

Great local MMA gym that offers Co-Ed Kickboxing, Women’s Kickboxing, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self defense, and wrestling. Along with other fitness classes such as Zumba and Ripped Fitness. They offer personal lessons for ages 4 and up as well.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Jan 2020

Amazing place with even better people! The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and cater to all skill levels. As a beginner I felt welcome and not left out of the group. Even if you’re not into this sort of thing it’s the best workout you’ll ever have hands down!

★★★★★ — Michael, Jan 2020

My boys participate in the youth class. Can recommend it enough. Great way to stay active while learning other life skills.

★★★★★ — Robert, Jan 2021

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New to kickboxing? Start at Art of Combat Sports Championships

Art of Combat Sports Championships 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 Art of Combat Sports Championships

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 Art of Combat Sports Championships

535 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal, NY13850

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