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Fit to Fight Gastonia
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Gastonia, North 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fittofight.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 867-4020
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amber is a great teacher and amazing with the children, our family really lucked out finding such a great teacher to introduce our boys to martial arts.”
“If it's your first time walking into a combat center, a multi decade experienced practitioner, a young grade schooler, or in your 80s, there is something for you here.”
“I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great community and an effective, empowering workout!”
“This is not your typical boxing gym but if you want to start with bag classes, they have that too.”
Other martial arts here
“This is not your typical boxing gym but if you want to start with bag classes, they have that too.”
“It doesn't matter if your a beginner in MMA or just looking to get into shape, this is the place to go!”
“After just 3 classes I can see my son enjoying the training process and at just 4 years old he is learning actual jiu jitsu skills that I thought would be over his head.”
“I've already lost 22 pounds in just two months, and I'm learning so much about jujitsu - it's a challenging but really fun way to learn self-defense.”
What members say
“Every time you step on the mat in a Fit to Fight facility, you are receiving some of the best instruction you can get.”
“If it's your first time walking into a combat center, a multi decade experienced practitioner, a young grade schooler, or in your 80s, there is something for you here.”
“In my first month at Fit to Fight in Gastonia, I have had SO MUCH FUN, learned a lot, and toned up enough to see and feel a big difference!”
“I've already lost 22 pounds in just two months, and I'm learning so much about jujitsu - it's a challenging but really fun way to learn self-defense.”
“Thanks for giving my daughters the confidence, and motivation to stand up for themselves, and succeed in whatever they choose.”
“@ It's so affordable it's hard to believe you get so much for so little.”
From the reviews
This is not your average Gym. The people are so supportive the classes are amazing. This place changed my life. I became somebody I never thought that I could, while getting in better shape and learning to defend myself as well.
I decided to "try" a few free classes at the FTF Gastonia Open House in January. To be honest, I have worked at a gym facility for 10 years but haven't worked out in over a year so I was looking for something different, not your everyday run of the mill gym. Well let me tell you .....
Fit to Fight is a fantastic place to train! The instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. The classes are challenging yet fun, and you always leave feeling like you've learned something new.
Fit to fight has it all—clean facility, experienced instructors, top-notch service, and most importantly, an amazing, friendly, and supportive community. I visited earlier this year a couple of times and had a fantastic experience.
New to kickboxing? Start at Fit to Fight Gastonia
Fit to Fight Gastonia 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 Fit to Fight Gastonia
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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