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F.I.T. X
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Columbia, South Carolina
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 fitxcola.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (803) 507-5148
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 | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The personal training is on point, and the kickboxing classes are fantastic to relieve the stress and strain of life in a positive way.”
“Saw all the 5-star reviews for VJ and FitX and despite being really apprehensive as it was my first time at a gym and considering getting a trainer, am so glad I came here.”
“VJ has spent more than 20 years perfecting his craft working as a competitor, trainer, coach & mentor.”
“I was able to build a solid foundation of knowledge thanks to him with boxing and bodybuilding style workouts that I continue to use years later on my own.”
“The personal training sessions are top-notch — they tailor everything to your fitness level and push you just enough to keep improving.”
Other martial arts here
“I was able to build a solid foundation of knowledge thanks to him with boxing and bodybuilding style workouts that I continue to use years later on my own.”
What members say
“Vj is one of the best trainers in Columbia and fully committed to his trainees’ progress.”
“Saw all the 5-star reviews for VJ and FitX and despite being really apprehensive as it was my first time at a gym and considering getting a trainer, am so glad I came here.”
“If you want to be TRANSFORMED physically and mentally in 2023 then you need to book private or group sessions with VJ the owner and master coach of FITX COLUMBIA !”
“The gym is always clean, well maintained and organized, and even spacious.”
“The personal training is on point, and the kickboxing classes are fantastic to relieve the stress and strain of life in a positive way.”
“Everyone knows one another, and the space feels warm, comfortable, and genuinely friendly.”
From the reviews
I started training with VJ at FITX approximately two months ago. I’m a former college athlete and military veteran so I know my way around the gym and overall fitness training. VJ provides a vast amount of experience and knowledge of how to produce your desired results.
If you’re looking for a personal trainer, this is the place. I started working out with VJ in February, and in just a few months, I’ve seen my body change drastically. VJ’s understanding of how the body works, and what you need, is unmatched.
FitX & VJ are absolutely fantastic with impeccable customer service—because VJ genuinely cares about your health & fitness. I came to VJ with a lot of problems in my posterior chain (upper back, mid bad, low back, hips, glutes, hamstrings, core).
I’ve had an amazing experience training with VJ! He took the time to really listen to my fitness goals and helped me map out the best path to get there. I originally came in focused on weight loss and was doing mostly cardio through kickboxing.
New to kickboxing? Start at F.I.T. X
F.I.T. X 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 F.I.T. X
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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