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Elite Combative Systems
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Indiana, Pennsylvania
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5) — 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 elitecombativesystems.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (724) 349-3685
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Brian and coach Paul are very good with kids and their variety of skill levels, teaching them jujitsu as well as life skills.”
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“The level of instruction is also quite high, as the gym is run by a a top-class BJJ blackbelt instructor.”
“Our daughter has 2 months experience and I’ve already noticed a difference in her self defense and even discipline at home.”
From the reviews
Love this place! Miss you guys! Loved starting my BJJ journey here with my son. Great atmosphere and instruction! Plus Coach B gives a sweet haircut!
This is a clean, safe, and well-run gym. Coach Brian and the other coaches are nice people that make it fun to train. The level of instruction is also quite high, as the gym is run by a a top-class BJJ blackbelt instructor.
ECS is a the best place in the Indiana area to get healthy while enjoying the process. Coach Brian & Coach Paul run a top of the line facility. They both are able to provide detailed instruction while keeping the classes entertaining and engaging for everyone.
Coach Brian and coach Paul are very good with kids and their variety of skill levels, teaching them jujitsu as well as life skills. Our daughter has 2 months experience and I’ve already noticed a difference in her self defense and even discipline at home. Great program and great for the community!
New to kickboxing? Start at Elite Combative Systems
Elite Combative Systems 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 Elite Combative Systems
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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