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Counterstrike Gym
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Ravenna, Ohio
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 (ages 4–13) — 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 counterstrikegym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (330) 397-5001
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5–8 PM |
The classes they run
“My child has been attending for a while now, and the growth I’ve seen has been incredible.”
“Great gym with friendly coaches, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment for all skill levels!”
“Wanting to train more often, I joined the BANG Muay Thai classes (in addition to continuing Aikido, Kendo and Iaido taught by the NCBC) and I love it!”
“I train in BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, and Wrestling and it's the best.”
Other martial arts here
“Wanting to train more often, I joined the BANG Muay Thai classes (in addition to continuing Aikido, Kendo and Iaido taught by the NCBC) and I love it!”
“I train in BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, and Wrestling and it's the best.”
“And one monthly fee gets me access to every class offered, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught by Coach Jason as well as MMA classes.”
“And one monthly fee gets me access to every class offered, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught by Coach Jason as well as MMA classes.”
What members say
“Great coaches and amazing work kids highly recommend 💯”
“My son absolutely loves this place!”
“Super reasonable prices and personable trainers that care about your improvement.”
“The wide variety of disciplines offered have made him a well rounded martial artist with a good sense of self reliance and confidence.”
“Great gym with friendly coaches, clean facilities, and a welcoming environment for all skill levels!”
From the reviews
I've been training at Counterstrike Gym for a year and a half now, ever since Coach Ben graciously gave the ronin of the North Coast Budo Club time and space to train. Wanting to train more often, I joined the BANG Muay Thai classes (in addition to continuing Aikido, Kendo and Iaido taught by the NCBC) and I love it!
I couldn't go on more. It's such an amazing gym. Super reasonable prices and personable trainers that care about your improvement. I train in BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, and Wrestling and it's the best. They're fun to train with and they test you.
Absolutely love this gym! My child has been attending for a while now, and the growth I’ve seen has been incredible. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping every student succeed—not just in martial arts, but in life.
Kru Ben is amazing with kids and adults alike! His love of teaching the arts is easy to see, and we always leave looking forward to the next training session. I've been to a number of Muay Thai instructors over the years and he's definitely one of my favorites and highly knowledgeable.
New to kickboxing? Start at Counterstrike Gym
Counterstrike Gym 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 Counterstrike Gym
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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