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Combat Base Flint

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Flint, Michigan

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule combatbaseflint.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 810-584-5836

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 7–8:30 pm
Saturday 11 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 Combat Base Flint, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Great membership prices and an easy atmosphere to train with out feeling obligated to buy anything, recommended for parents who want their children to learn self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“I would recommend this dojo for beginners and seasoned veterans.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Solid place to train with multiple areas from BJJ,SAMBO, THAI BOXING and JUDO.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Solid place to train with multiple areas from BJJ,SAMBO, THAI BOXING and JUDO.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Honestly one of the best gyms I’ve been in, the coaches will actually help you and even do a little 1 on 1 in class if you need help with something.”

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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 Combat Base Flint — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Solid place to train with multiple areas from BJJ,SAMBO, THAI BOXING and JUDO.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 12 mentions

“Offering BJJ, Muy Thai, Sambo and Judo at an extremely low price with some of the best teachers around.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great membership prices and an easy atmosphere to train with out feeling obligated to buy anything, recommended for parents who want their children to learn self defense.”

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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.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Back then Scott ran the show and although life got the best of me and I wasn't able to train as frequently, the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Great community and fun classes!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Combat base offers a great, clean environment && offers classes for all walks of life!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“If you want to learn a martial art or get in shape for a fair price, come here”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“If you are looking to try something new, get in shape, or relieve stress, you need to come in and give this a shot!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 18 mentions

“Back then Scott ran the show and although life got the best of me and I wasn't able to train as frequently, the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

From the reviews

I started training at Combat Base Flint in October, just before leaving for my next job, and I couldn’t have found a better place. Nick’s Muay Thai/kickboxing classes were intense and technical. He’s a beast when it comes to striking and always made sure I was sharpening my skills.

★★★★★ — J, Jan 2025

Love training BJJ here! Great community and fun classes! The coaches challenge you while keeping an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere🤙 I always want to be here! My niece and nephews love the kids classes too!

★★★★★ — Angela, Apr 2021

Combat base offers a great, clean environment && offers classes for all walks of life! Currently enjoying a new women’s only self defense class. 👍

★★★★★ — Chrissy, Jul 2023

This is a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym with beautiful mats and welcoming ownership in Chris. All the instructors that I've met, from Chris and Dave to everyone else, are friendly and knowledgable and care about teaching.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Mar 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Combat Base Flint

Combat Base Flint 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Combat Base Flint

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 Combat Base Flint

1109 N Dort Hwy, Flint, MI48506

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