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Core Fitness & Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 (ages 4) — 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
- 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 corekaratesystems.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (336) 793-0878
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great family MMA school that really care about the kids they teach.”
“Did a kickboxing class and was loads of fun.”
Other martial arts here
“Great family MMA school that really care about the kids they teach.”
“She absolutely hated the Y's summer program, so I put her in Core's summer program and karate classes.”
What members say
“Our daughter loves attending CORE and enjoyed all of the activities they have to offer.”
“Family owned, very humble, I’ve seen him train and very informative and detailed.”
From the reviews
My grandson has been attending Core Karate for eight years. Studying there has given him discipline, focus and self respect as well as respect for others. Jason and Shannon take a personal interest in every student, together with the rest of the instructors, they have guided him from the beginning to his current rank…
Core is such an amazing place! My daughter had a really hard time with the move to this area. She absolutely hated the Y's summer program, so I put her in Core's summer program and karate classes. She's thriving and she absolutely loves it. Kinda pricey but well worth the money and her happiness.
My 9 year old son started going here for after school care and karate classes. He is very hesitant to try new things, but I signed him up and hoped for the best. He LOVES it and asked if he could go more days and over summer. He loves the staff members and is excited about learning more in the karate class as well.
Core Fitness is amazing! My nephew takes Karate there and the instructors are so nice and friendly. Amazing program and my nephew is learning so much! 💙
New to kickboxing? Start at Core Fitness & Martial Arts
Core Fitness & Martial Arts 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 Core Fitness & Martial Arts
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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