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Clinch Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Frederick, Maryland
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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 clinchacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 682-8589
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is an ongoing HIIT workout program.”
“Now, a few years later, I'm a blue belt under Professor Luke Rinehart, a coach the kids program, and I am an amateur MMA fighter and they're mixed martial arts program.”
“It can be intimidating walking in to a martial arts studio when you have no experience or no idea what to expect.”
“I can do lunch time classes or evening classes or just pop in for open mat.”
“I am currently enrolled in their Title Fight Fitness.”
“When I first walked into Clinch Academy my freshman year at school at Hood College in Frederick Maryland, I was immediately struck by the family friendly atmosphere.”
“I have two teens enrolled in the BJJ classes here, and could not be happier.”
“I started out taking bootcamp classes and then started BJJ in 2017.”
Other martial arts here
“Brand new amazing Muay Thai gym in Scarborough.”
“After researching and attempting to look for a good MMA establishment that was right for my son, we chose Clinch.”
“I received my purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sept and attending 4-5 classes a week: mix between BJJ and workouts.”
“In addition to exercise, coordination, and self confidence, I love that my son and daughter are gaining critical self defense skills.”
What members say
“Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or advanced, the coaches/instructors are great with all levels of experience and are able to share their vast knowledge of Muay Thai.”
“It is the most challenging program I've ever done, but it is also quite addicting.”
“Now, a few years later, I'm a blue belt under Professor Luke Rinehart, a coach the kids program, and I am an amateur MMA fighter and they're mixed martial arts program.”
“Our confidence has increased as we've learned how to protect ourselves, how to build solid health habits for everyday living and how to be a respectful and dedicated team player.”
“When I first walked into Clinch Academy my freshman year at school at Hood College in Frederick Maryland, I was immediately struck by the family friendly atmosphere.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I are beyond thrilled about being a new part of the Clinch family. From the warm welcome Coach Josh gave prior to signing up for the free trial membership through present day of my daughter attending classes 4 days a week, we have not been disappointed.
Updated Fall 2018 I've now been at Clinch since Nov 2014. I received my purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sept and attending 4-5 classes a week: mix between BJJ and workouts. Best place to train in Jiu Jitsu and keep in shape with great people and instructors.
I've been attending various classes at the Clinch Academy since the beginning. Luke is a world class instructor, a loyal friend and all around good guy. The BJJ instruction is rigorous and deep, the fitness classes are fun yet tough, and the children's classes are an excellent way to help your kids learn…
When I first walked into Clinch Academy my freshman year at school at Hood College in Frederick Maryland, I was immediately struck by the family friendly atmosphere. Even for me, a young Collegiate athlete, the aura of entering a MMA gym seem kind of intimidating to me.
New to kickboxing? Start at Clinch Academy
Clinch Academy 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 Clinch 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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