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David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fort Myers, Florida
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 7–14) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gungfuinstitute.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 482-4300
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
The classes they run
“Trained with Sifu Gallagher for years here before my son was born.”
“I participate in Women's Kickboxing and yoga classes.”
“Novice or expert, if you want to be surrounded by good people who love their art and love to teach all levels - you should check them out.”
Other martial arts here
“I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to learn JKD, Wing-Chun, Gung-Fu, or MMA to come check this place out.”
“He is a wonderful instructor who not only teaches traditional Gung Fu but also how to apply it in real world self defense situations.”
What members say
“Novice or expert, if you want to be surrounded by good people who love their art and love to teach all levels - you should check them out.”
“I would highly recommend Gung Fu Institute to anyone who wants a personalized and affordable training.”
“This hidden gem will feel like home the moment you walk through the door.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and encouraging for students of all levels and inspires you to work to become your best self.”
From the reviews
While I've only been attending classes for a short time, I've trained elsewhere and I feel the quality of instruction and professionalism at David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute surpasses that which I've previously experienced.
I look forward to my mornings at the Gung Fu Institute. I've been a student of Master David's for two years. I participate in Women's Kickboxing and yoga classes.
This is the place to go to learn martial arts! The incredible group of people here will provide exceptional instruction for Wing Chun and Jeet June Do with a practical and direct approach. The atmosphere is welcoming and encouraging for students of all levels and inspires you to work to become your best self.
Great atmosphere, awesome instructors, wonderful place to learn martial arts. I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to learn JKD, Wing-Chun, Gung-Fu, or MMA to come check this place out. It’s great for all ages and all skill levels are welcomed.
New to kickboxing? Start at David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute
David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute 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 David Gallaher's Gung Fu Institute
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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