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BodyShot Combat & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lowell, North Carolina

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Boxing, MMA and kickboxing classes, plus Jiu-Jitsu, fitness programs and a friendly staff.

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 bodyshotcc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 860-0953

Hours

Monday 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 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 BodyShot Combat & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“Great place to be whether your looking for a great workout, self defense or wanting to fight competitively.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“The owner Zack was very helpful and patient giving me details over the phone for the kid boxing class.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great environment for both beginners and high-level fighters.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The classes are very helpful and It’s good for anyone looking to compete, learn self defense, or just looking to get in shape and want a fun hobby.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“Awesome instruction whether your looking to get in shape or complete seriously in Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu.”

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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 BodyShot Combat & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“Awesome instruction whether your looking to get in shape or complete seriously in Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Awesome instruction whether your looking to get in shape or complete seriously in Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“Awesome instruction whether your looking to get in shape or complete seriously in Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“The classes are very helpful and It’s good for anyone looking to compete, learn self defense, or just looking to get in shape and want a fun hobby.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 8 mentions

“Excellent trainer, great people to be around everyone is willing to help out in anyway overall great place to learn defense or exercise”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“The classes are very helpful and It’s good for anyone looking to compete, learn self defense, or just looking to get in shape and want a fun hobby.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Been here for a year and it’s a great gym and it’s got wonderful coaches that push you to be your best.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 6 mentions

“The coaches are all incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, the community is supportive and fun, and the price is the best value I’ve seen in the Charlotte area.”

From the reviews

Excellent gym with top notch instruction from a former pro fighter and long time coach adept at teaching fighting technique, coaching competitive combat sports athletes and helping anyone else who is simply just interested in improving their physical fitness, health and or the ability to better defend themselves.

★★★★★ — Revolver, May 2019

Great gym, with great coaches! Nice space to get a workout in with lots of great people who are all there to learn and better themselves! If you are looking for a place to learn, get into shape, and have a workout family this is it!

★★★★★ — Prestin, May 2019

Joined a few months ago. Great environment for both beginners and high-level fighters. Couldn’t imagine going elsewhere to train. Great price for an even better coach!

★★★★★ — A, Jun 2023

The owner Zack was very helpful and patient giving me details over the phone for the kid boxing class. Instructor Ben was super friendly and fun. My friend's daughter is kinda of shy and she feels comfortable here. I think this is a great gym and an excellent program for kids and adults. This place is the real deal!

★★★★★ — Kristi, Jan 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at BodyShot Combat & Fitness

BodyShot Combat & Fitness 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at BodyShot Combat & Fitness

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 BodyShot Combat & Fitness

510 W 1st St #130, Lowell, NC28098

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