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Emerge Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Warwick, Rhode Island
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
- 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 emergeboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (401) 374-6132
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You'll learn about proper form and technique in addition to calorie burning workouts.”
“Sensei Lou has done a great job in the kids karate class, teaching martial arts to the students while making it a fun environment.”
Other martial arts here
“Sensei Lou has done a great job in the kids karate class, teaching martial arts to the students while making it a fun environment.”
What members say
“Lou is a great instructor that ensures a fun and challenging workout without sacrificing form.”
“His motivation and positive energy is addictive.”
“Both of my sons attend Emerge and they absolutely love it!”
“I have more energy more confidence and if someone tries to fight me.”
From the reviews
Emerge Martial Arts & Wellness has such a positive atmosphere! Lou is a great instructor that ensures a fun and challenging workout without sacrificing form. Whether you are new to kickboxing or not,Lou will work with you to get to your goals and will challenge you as you learn and grow!
Lou is a fantastic instructor, bring him your fitness goals and some motivation and he will have you smashing those goals and setting new ones in no time.
Sensei Lou has done a great job in the kids karate class, teaching martial arts to the students while making it a fun environment.
I am very proud to call Coach Lou my Teacher/Instructor. This is an amazing gym.
New to kickboxing? Start at Emerge Boxing
Emerge Boxing 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 Emerge Boxing
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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