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Dojo Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Charlotte, North Carolina

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing 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
  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thedojoarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 323-6560

Hours

Monday 1–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
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 Dojo Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My son has been training at Dojo Arts for the past three years, and it’s been an incredible journey.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Accessible & welcoming to all levels.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“Recently finished the Muay Thai/BJJ intro program and couldn’t possibly have found a better, more welcoming gym.”

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🥊 Boxing

“It’s a very welcoming environment, the classes were great and Kim took her time helping me navigate boxing as a south paw.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“As a 40-year-old who hasn't practiced any martial arts since he was a teen, this has been a great way to get back on the saddle and challenge myself to grow.”

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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 Dojo Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“Recently finished the Muay Thai/BJJ intro program and couldn’t possibly have found a better, more welcoming gym.”

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🥊 Boxing

“It’s a very welcoming environment, the classes were great and Kim took her time helping me navigate boxing as a south paw.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Learned some cool MMA skills and learned bout myself as well!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“He’s progressed from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to kickboxing, and I’ve seen him grow not only in skill but also in confidence.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“The family atmosphere is fantastic, and Coach Brandon and Coach Randy do an amazing job of fostering discipline, hard work, and a focus on continuous learning.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“It’s a very welcoming environment, the classes were great and Kim took her time helping me navigate boxing as a south paw.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“As a 40-year-old who hasn't practiced any martial arts since he was a teen, this has been a great way to get back on the saddle and challenge myself to grow.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 17 mentions

“The family atmosphere is fantastic, and Coach Brandon and Coach Randy do an amazing job of fostering discipline, hard work, and a focus on continuous learning.”

From the reviews

Favorite school I've had the chance to train in. You really get a chance to become well rounded. The Jui Jitsu program is great. The stand up and MMA classes are aweome and a great workout. The work out classes always wear me out. And brandon, the owner.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2017

I did the Wim Hoff class with Brandon. He was an amazing instructor and led an unforgetable experience.

★★★★★ — Press, Apr 2018

This place rocks. The intro class is a great way to dive in and see what you might like. Instructors and students are also great!

★★★★★ — Mitchell, Jul 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My son has been training at Dojo Arts for the past three years, and it’s been an incredible journey. He’s progressed from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to kickboxing, and I’ve seen him grow not only in skill but also in confidence.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jul 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Dojo Arts

Dojo 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Dojo 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.

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 Dojo Arts

1820 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC28205

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