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FEKS Martial Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Forest, Virginia

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • 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 lynchburgkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 434-830-5175

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–12 pm, 5:30–9 pm
Friday 6–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 FEKS Martial Arts Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“He started at 5 yrs old not able to focus and 6 years later he is a completely different kid partly due to the training he has received at FEKS!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We attended a private lesson for the first time and it was an awesome experience.”

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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 FEKS Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 2 mentions

“My child has been attending FEKS Karate for some time now, and we couldn't be happier!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I'm learning Krav Maga and I have literally nothing negative to say about my training or my experiences thus far.”

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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 104 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“This place is professional, family owned and operated, and provides world class instruction from people that have been practicing their entire life!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“It can be difficult while traveling to find a welcoming combat sports gym to drop in on, which made me feel so lucky to have found this place.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“The teachers and students were fun to interact with and the the confidence that grew after each class was like nothing I had experienced before.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 22 mentions

“This place is professional, family owned and operated, and provides world class instruction from people that have been practicing their entire life!”

From the reviews

First impressions mean everything to me when introducing my special needs child to a new environment. We attended a private lesson for the first time and it was an awesome experience. They took the time to ask important questions and paid close attention to how my child engaged in activities provided.

★★★★★ — Algeria, Jul 2023

FEKS is an awesome gym with an amazing staff. I've only been training there for around 6 months now, but beyond the intense training in techniques and fitness, I love the fact that Master Bruce and his family really do feel like friends and a second family.

★★★★★ — Sean, Oct 2018

It can be difficult while traveling to find a welcoming combat sports gym to drop in on, which made me feel so lucky to have found this place. Sensei Bruce immediately replied to my trial inquiry (quick form on their website), and within a half hour I had plans to get a kickboxing session in.

★★★★★ — Alfred, Aug 2025

The instructors and environment at FEKS are absolutely stellar. Our expectations have been more than exceeded by every aspect. Our ten-year old daughter has gained discipline, confidence, and so much joy in her learning at FEKS. We love FEKS, all the instructors, and the incredible camaraderie that goes on here.

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Jan 2018

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Your first kickboxing class at FEKS Martial Arts Center

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 FEKS Martial Arts Center

18478 Forest Rd, Forest, VA24551

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