Home › Michigan › Flint › First Class Athletics
First Class Athletics
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Flint, Michigan
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Community-oriented fitness center offering group classes, personal training and bootcamps.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $99/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule firstclassathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (810) 691-9269
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at First Class Athletics for 5 years now and WOW!”
“Coed boot camp, and kickboxing are my favorite and I like how the classes are always changing so you feel like you never have the same workout twice.”
“The coed HIIT class is a great blend of cardio and strength training that always delivers an awesome workout.”
“First Class Athletics has changed my life and many others and I strongly recommend people of all fitness levels to check it out!”
Other martial arts here
What members say
“The atmosphere the music and most of all the trainer Jerry!!! He is amazing and really cares about his gym family.”
“First Class Athletics has changed my life and many others and I strongly recommend people of all fitness levels to check it out!”
“Jerry varies the workouts so your never bored and the gym as a whole is a very supportive community!”
“I have noticed positive results which is very exciting.”
“The workouts are constantly changing to shock bodies and form muscles, endurance and confidence!”
“You could not ask for more knowledgeable, compassionate or supportive trainers than Jerry, Isaac and Makenna.”
From the reviews
First Class Athletics is the best! I had a son who played college baseball and trained there starting back in Jerry’s basement, and now my daughter who is a a Sophmore who plans to play college softball has been training there with Issac for the past 5 years. He is the best around!
FCA is the best! It’s my go to place to just get away from it all and get an awesome workout no matter who your trainer is! Jerry, Isaac and McKenna are always so encouraging and welcoming, and super supportive.
First Class Athletics is a fantastic gym, and a one of a kind experience. The coed HIIT class is a great blend of cardio and strength training that always delivers an awesome workout. Jerry keeps the workouts fun and engaging, and the classes are always full of great people.
I love FCA! Everything about it! I started here a year ago and it is addicting. Jerry is a phenomenal trainer and pushes you to your fullest! He keeps the motivation going. The atmosphere here is amazing! Everyone is like family. Nobody gives up on one another.
New to kickboxing? Start at First Class Athletics
First Class Athletics 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 First Class Athletics
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.
More kickboxing gyms near Flint
Combat Base Flint
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fight Mechanix Kickboxing & MMA - Flint, MI
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cosens Martial Arts Grand Blanc LLC
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews