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Elite Boxing & Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Columbia, Maryland

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule elitesfn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (443) 545-5123

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
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 Elite Boxing & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My 12 y/o has been attending classes for a few months now, and we couldn't be happier with our experience at Elite Boxing for kids!”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“After a bit of practice and drilling they got in the ring for a mini tournament.”

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🥊 Boxing 11 mentions

“Elite is an amazing gym to join regardless of whether your goals are to improve your physical fitness or increase your knowledge of the sport of boxing.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We booked a private session for our 15 year old son and his 3 friends as a birthday gift.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“I’ll always leave here with a great workout, no matter which class I take - even if I just workout myself!”

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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 Elite Boxing & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 11 mentions

“Elite is an amazing gym to join regardless of whether your goals are to improve your physical fitness or increase your knowledge of the sport of boxing.”

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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 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“If you want high intensity workouts with great coaching and endless ways to workout, then this is the place for you.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“While many gyms state they have a welcoming environment, Elite is one of the few that accomplishes that goal.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“I’ll always leave here with a great workout, no matter which class I take - even if I just workout myself!”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“I’ll always leave here with a great workout, no matter which class I take - even if I just workout myself!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“After a bit of practice and drilling they got in the ring for a mini tournament.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“They create a fun, energetic environment that builds not only strength and coordination, but also confidence, discipline, and respect.”

From the reviews

Elite SFN rocks! New location really nice. It’s a gym for all ages and you do what you can do. No pressure. If you want a good workout surrounded by the best instructors and great people this is the place. They have different classes besides boxing and they are all taught by extreme professionals.

★★★★★ — M, Jun 2024

After going to Elite for several months now, the one thing I can say is I wish I joined sooner. Elite is an amazing gym to join regardless of whether your goals are to improve your physical fitness or increase your knowledge of the sport of boxing.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Sep 2021

We booked a private session for our 15 year old son and his 3 friends as a birthday gift. The owner Kwame and all the staff were awesome to work with. They gave us a tour of the facility in advance and went over all the safety equipment.

★★★★★ — Chris, Aug 2023

My 12 y/o has been attending classes for a few months now, and we couldn't be happier with our experience at Elite Boxing for kids! The coaches are incredibly supportive, patient, and skilled at working with kids of all ages.

★★★★★ — D, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 85 reviews →

New to kickboxing? Start at Elite Boxing & Fitness

Elite Boxing & Fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Elite Boxing & 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.

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 Elite Boxing & Fitness

9017 Red Branch Rd Ste B, Columbia, MD21045

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