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Bethesda Boxing & Kickboxing Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bethesda, Maryland
No-nonsense gym offering boxing classes for kids & adults, plus martial arts & personal training.
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
- Membership memberships run around $99/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule bethesdaboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-656-3098
The classes they run
“Ken started an Autism Boxing Program that is not only a great workout but my son feels empowered and engaged!”
“Hands down best workout for Kids and Adults-- a true Family Boxing Gym!”
“Bethesda Boxing is hands-down the best boxing studio for beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals who want to feel mentally and physically powerful.”
“I would also like to see classes where we learn how to actually spar with each other and focus on practicing the fighting style and technique.”
“Bethesda Boxing is hands-down the best boxing studio for beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals who want to feel mentally and physically powerful.”
“The membership fee is $99 per month, but you get unlimited classes so it works if you plan to go 4-6 times a week or take advantage of the personal training.”
“There are also a huge variety of classes (TRX/Kettlebell, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jujitsu, Boot Camp, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“Bethesda Boxing is hands-down the best boxing studio for beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals who want to feel mentally and physically powerful.”
What members say
“Base is my favorite trainer, who always pushes you to your max, varies the workouts, is beyond helpful, and wants you to be your best self.”
“Bethesda Boxing is hands-down the best boxing studio for beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals who want to feel mentally and physically powerful.”
“Ken started an Autism Boxing Program that is not only a great workout but my son feels empowered and engaged!”
“Hands down best workout for Kids and Adults-- a true Family Boxing Gym!”
“The atmosphere here is so welcoming, and it truly feels like a warm, supportive space from the moment you walk in.”
“Ken started an Autism Boxing Program that is not only a great workout but my son feels empowered and engaged!”
From the reviews
I started in February of 2016 as part of an effort to lose weight and get healthy. I've always been heavier, never been athletic, and had noodles for muscles. I saw this little gym while walking to work and decided to check it out.
Bethesda Boxing is hands-down the best boxing studio for beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals who want to feel mentally and physically powerful. I attend classes three times a week, and always immediately look forward to the next.
I absolutly love Bethesda boxing and kickboxing academy. I have a very early class in the morning 4 times a week with one of the BEST trainers in the dmv...BASE. Early morning classes suck...
I absolutely love Bethesda Boxing and Kickboxing Academy! The atmosphere here is so welcoming, and it truly feels like a warm, supportive space from the moment you walk in. Rafael and Chris are outstanding coaches—they’re not only incredibly skilled but also extremely attentive to everyone’s needs.
New to kickboxing? Start at Bethesda Boxing & Kickboxing Academy
Bethesda Boxing & Kickboxing Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Bethesda Boxing & Kickboxing Academy
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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