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East Coast Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Canton, Ohio

Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Website & schedule teameastcoast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (330) 492-3434

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at East Coast Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“After many years of positive training personally, we enrolled my son in the youth martial arts program when he turned 5.”

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🤜 Sparring 2 mentions

“While he was here, he attended a number of their open mats and practices.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“In both programs you can find the novice all the way up to those who compete.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“The kickboxing/muay thai program is great as well.”

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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 East Coast Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“The kickboxing/muay thai program is great as well.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“I have been at East Coast for about two and a half years now, I’m in the Jiu Jitsu program and It is hard to put into words how much I really love being a part of this community.”

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🥋 Karate

“I have 2 6yr old boys who loved the karate class and my 13 yr came out of her shell and loves jiu-jitsu!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This martial arts school provides an excellent balance of discipline, fitness, and self-defense training.”

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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 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“It's not some cookie cutter program, they have knowledgeable coaches, and even had a guest coach the first day that I went.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“It's not some cookie cutter program, they have knowledgeable coaches, and even had a guest coach the first day that I went.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“First day in this gym and I was blown away by how welcome they made me feel, cleanliness, and the amount of knowledge.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“Visited the area for a few weeks and this will be my go to BJJ gym anytime I’m in the area for the whole family.”

From the reviews

I have 2 6yr old boys who loved the karate class and my 13 yr came out of her shell and loves jiu-jitsu!

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Apr 2021

These guys were very professional, and very courteous. It's not some cookie cutter program, they have knowledgeable coaches, and even had a guest coach the first day that I went. Got to go over some techniques, and then practice some BJJ with fellow students. Super excited to be joining this group of people!

★★★★★ — Brian, Aug 2015

This martial arts school provides an excellent balance of discipline, fitness, and self-defense training. The instructors are highly skilled and genuinely care about each student’s progress. Classes are well-structured, and the atmosphere is positive and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Nov 2025

Great atmosphere, great people. Unlike most BJJ places there is a lot of room on the mats. Lots of different ranks all willing to share. The kickboxing/muay thai program is great as well. In both programs you can find the novice all the way up to those who compete.

★★★★★ — Brian, Jun 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at East Coast 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.

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 East Coast Martial Arts

4665 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH44718

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