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FightLab
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bellingham, Washington
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 (ages 6–16) — 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 fightlab.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 360-738-3448
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am, 7–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–9:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Now, more than a decade later, I bring my three kids to his MMA class, and watching them fall in love with the same place that built me is something special.”
“The environment is welcoming, professional, and safety-focused, which makes it perfect for beginners and experienced students alike.”
“Martin has created a community where every student, from the smallest kid to the adult competitor, feels supported and pushed to be their best.”
“I take the Muay Thai and Weapons Training classes, and in them I've gotten a lot fitter and more confident.”
“Felt supported and empowered both through 8 years of kids MMA classes and various other classes such as CrossFit, Boxing and Kick Boxing!”
Other martial arts here
“I take the Muay Thai and Weapons Training classes, and in them I've gotten a lot fitter and more confident.”
“Felt supported and empowered both through 8 years of kids MMA classes and various other classes such as CrossFit, Boxing and Kick Boxing!”
“Now, more than a decade later, I bring my three kids to his MMA class, and watching them fall in love with the same place that built me is something special.”
“Truly a mix of boxing, martial arts and grappling.”
“If you’re serious about developing real self-defense skills and pushing yourself to become more capable, this gym is unmatched.”
What members say
“I chose and continue to take my kids here because there is only one instructor. He is knowledgeable, experienced and hands on with a great mixture of patience and discipline.”
“The environment is welcoming, professional, and safety-focused, which makes it perfect for beginners and experienced students alike.”
“Felt supported and empowered both through 8 years of kids MMA classes and various other classes such as CrossFit, Boxing and Kick Boxing!”
From the reviews
Very happy with the progress I'm making from my training at Fight Lab. Martin is a great trainer & teacher.
I’ve been part of Fight Lab since 2009, back when I first walked in as a youth boxer with big dreams and no experience. Coach Martin Gonzalez took me under his wing and guided me through multiple fights, shaping not only the fighter I became but the person I grew into.
For anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves in real-world scenarios—including weapon training and close-quarter combatives—this is the gym for you. Mr. Gonzalez (Tuhon) is incredibly knowledgeable in a multitude of martial arts and teaches skills that actually works under pressure.
Martin Gonzalez, owner of Fight Lab, goes by many names. Coach, Master, Sifu, and Tuhon, just to name some. His vast knowledge and experience from basic self defense to advanced striking and edged/un-edged weapons gives his students the opportunity to learn from one of the very best that exist.
New to kickboxing? Start at FightLab
FightLab 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 FightLab
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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