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Bags & Barbells
5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Johns Creek, Georgia
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
- 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 10) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bagsandbarbells.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 921-3771
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Once that is figured out, it goes very well and you end up building good momentum and get a great workout!”
“He sees the potential in people and will make you feel like you’re a champion whether you’ve been training for years, or it’s your first time stepping in a gym.”
“Whatever you looking for: weight loss, any fitness goal, kickboxing, boxing.”
“Coach Payne structures the program in a way that makes you feel like you’re getting a semi-private session, providing personal attention while keeping the energy of a group class.”
Other martial arts here
“Whatever you looking for: weight loss, any fitness goal, kickboxing, boxing.”
What members say
“Marc is a great trainer, patient, and very knowledgeable on a range of things, from stretching out sore muscles, to different combinations of exercises.”
“He sees the potential in people and will make you feel like you’re a champion whether you’ve been training for years, or it’s your first time stepping in a gym.”
“As the owner and coach at Bags and Barbells, he has created an environment that is motivating, welcoming, and truly results-driven.”
“His workouts are fresh and challenging, his gym is always spotless and his humor and positive energy makes working out fun.”
“I originally joined to focus on my strength training goals while my husband needed a place for his physical therapy exercises - and wow, did we hit the jackpot with this gym!”
“As the owner and coach at Bags and Barbells, he has created an environment that is motivating, welcoming, and truly results-driven.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough about my incredible experience with Marc, my certified personal trainer! From day one, his 25 years of experience and passion for fitness have shone through. I've been working with him for over a year now, and it's the longest I've ever stuck with a single trainer – and for good reason!
NO PAYNE....NO GAIN!!! Coach Payne has 28 years of experience in kickboxing, and his knowledge and expertise really show in his training. He is highly skilled and ensures every session is effective and engaging. His team of assistants is incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
I’ve been active for most of my life and been to a variety of classes, gyms, and even personal training but nothing has compared to my experience here. The convenience of getting a short, effective workout without having to sign up for a class at a specific time takes away a barrier that would otherwise demotivate me…
I've been coming to Bags & Barbells for a few weeks. It is great! you never get bored, the workouts are dynamic and varied; a total body workout. Coaches Marc and Stephanie are involved with 100% of your workouts, they care about accountability. The combination works. Kickboxing, strength training, flexibility.
New to kickboxing? Start at Bags & Barbells
Bags & Barbells 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 Bags & Barbells
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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