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East West Boxing and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Birmingham, Alabama
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 — 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 ·
- Phone (659) 901-9298
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–7 PM |
The classes they run
“The first time we met he discussed with me what my goals and expectations were and gave me a brief demo session to see where my fitness level was at.”
“Whether you want to focus on technique and developing your boxing skills, or you need a high intensity workout to get a good sweat, Kevin does it all.”
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“Whether you want to focus on technique and developing your boxing skills, or you need a high intensity workout to get a good sweat, Kevin does it all.”
“KC has taught/is teaching me effective tools for self-defense.”
What members say
“I recently starting working out with Kevin 3 weeks ago and he’s the best trainer ever!”
“The first time we met he discussed with me what my goals and expectations were and gave me a brief demo session to see where my fitness level was at.”
From the reviews
I just recently started training with Kevin. The first time we met he discussed with me what my goals and expectations were and gave me a brief demo session to see where my fitness level was at. He is experienced knowledgeable and most of all very patient and understanding if you’re a beginner just starting out.
Kevin’s classes are great! He’s very encouraging as you’re learning your new skill. He’s very knowledgeable with an easy to follow teaching structure.
Working with Trainer Kevin has definitely been my favorite training experience so far. With Kevin you get a personalized training session that caters to your needs and fitness goals.
Kevin is a great trainer. He’s very patient and understanding about your physical limitations. My mother and I currently workout with him together. We both like how he explains our routines and shows us the technical aspects of punches even though our main goal is weight loss.
New to kickboxing? Start at East West Boxing and Fitness
East West Boxing and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 East West Boxing and Fitness
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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