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Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fishkill, New York

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes

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  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule evolution-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-214-8134

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 12 mentions

“From kids to adults, I can’t recommend the instruction and environment enough!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Growing up I never trained any sort of martial arts or grappling so stepping foot on the mats, especially as an out of shape woman/mom, was super intimidating!”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!”

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🥊 Boxing

“The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!”

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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 Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!”

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🥊 Boxing

“The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 19 mentions

“Growing up I never trained any sort of martial arts or grappling so stepping foot on the mats, especially as an out of shape woman/mom, was super intimidating!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend training jiu jitsu for women in self defense situations, and the numerous women that train here are a testament of that positive environment.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Coach Mike is great and super knowledgeable about the game and wants you to get better the enthusiasm he has about it is palpable and it flows through the gym.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Mike and his coaches foster a welcoming culture of growth at Evolution Grappling Academy that has made me a better person both on and off the mats.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“Not only is the staff available at the gym but also at the competitions.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“I highly recommend training jiu jitsu for women in self defense situations, and the numerous women that train here are a testament of that positive environment.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“Even the students who have been training are always willing to help and teach proper technique to the newer students, its like a family oriented training facility.”

From the reviews

Can’t ask for a more engaged, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable instructor than Mike Pallidino. The JJ classes are structure in a way that all levels can learn and progress. Great place and great people, glad I joined!

★★★★★ — Dave, Apr 2021

Evolution Grappling Academy is excellent place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and meet new and interesting people. The owner Mike Palladino and his instructors are very professional and extremely proficient in teaching their extensive knowledge to new and experienced students.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Apr 2021

INCREDIBLE environment. Mike and the other instructors are highly dedicated and focused on the development of students. I've trained at gyms all over the world, from Brazil to Californoia and Mike is one of the finest instructors I've Experienced. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are always a ton of fun!

★★★★★ — Chris, Apr 2021

The most dedicated staff I’ve encountered. I love working out here. EGA has a world class academy, from the weight lifting area to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes it’s phenomenal. The Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes are such a great workout!

★★★★★ — Adam, Apr 2021

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New to kickboxing? Start at Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill

Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill

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 Evolution Grappling Academy - Fishkill

1545 NY-52, Fishkill, NY12524

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