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Claymore Fighting & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Huntsville, Alabama
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 5–14) — 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 claymoregym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (256) 444-3183
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been sending my kids to Claymore for the last year and couldn't be happier with the results.”
“They were able to achieve the seminars objectives to an audience that ranged from the beginner to very experienced Krav Maga practitioners.”
“Been training Bang Muay Thai here with a first class coach and owner, Ryan Rushton for a few years now but this past weekend was an especially awesome experience.”
“The facility is very clean and has A/C, large mats, heavy bags, a gym, classrooms, lounge, pro shop, and more coming soon.”
Other martial arts here
“Been training Bang Muay Thai here with a first class coach and owner, Ryan Rushton for a few years now but this past weekend was an especially awesome experience.”
“Claymore Fighting and Fitness is the premier Krav Maga and Bang Muay Thai gym of the Mid-South.”
What members say
“Fantastic owner/head coach and staff. Ryan is very knowledgeable and attentive to each individual's specific needs and will help you improve in any way he can.”
“Been training Bang Muay Thai here with a first class coach and owner, Ryan Rushton for a few years now but this past weekend was an especially awesome experience.”
“The facility is very clean and has A/C, large mats, heavy bags, a gym, classrooms, lounge, pro shop, and more coming soon.”
“I attended a carjacking self defense seminar this weekend that was expertly taught and instilled confidence to all of the attendee's by the end of the day.”
“For some of the best coaching and great training partners that make it feel like family, this is the place to be.”
From the reviews
I have been part of the Claymore family for 1-1/2 years and highly recommend them because I feel that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the superior level of instruction that they offer.
The instructors here are knowledgeable and passionate. The owner has first hand experience with how these techniques work, and uses the same workouts we do in the fighting fit classes to keep in shape. The building is always clean, and all of the regulars make it a warm welcome as a newcomer.
I've been sending my kids to Claymore for the last year and couldn't be happier with the results. Ryan is an excellent instructor who makes a positive connection with each and every student. He is great at encouraging and developing each and every child while promoting a respectful and safe learning environment.
I've been training at Claymore for just over two years now. I came in on a whim to try a free class and never left! The staff and coaches are incredibly skilled and extremely supportive.
New to kickboxing? Start at Claymore Fighting & Fitness
Claymore Fighting & Fitness 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 Claymore Fighting & 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.
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