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FitDefense

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Erlanger, Kentucky

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Private lessons

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
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  • Website & schedule fitdefenseteam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 859-468-5514

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–2:30 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 FitDefense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“My daughter and myself both thoroughly enjoy the program and we feel safer and well prepared for handling the crazy world we live in.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I've been working with Tony in personal training for over two years.”

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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 FitDefense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“The self defense and Krav training has probably been my favorite, I love that he doesn't hold back when training different scenarios for self defense.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 9 mentions

“Tony is an excellent instructor and has extensive knowledge and experience in self-defense training.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“I have gained so much more confidence in knowing that if a situation occurred, I have the knowledge on how to get out safely.”

From the reviews

Tony is an excellent trainer. I started training with him a couple of years ago. I was somewhat concerned about taking on an intensive training program given my age in the late 70s.

★★★★★ — Don, Aug 2021

Tony has been an amazing coach to my 3 kids who come to him for strength training. Their ages are 11, 9, and 7. My oldest son started strength training to better himself as a wrestler. My 9 year old son comes to him for strength and speed for soccer.

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2021

When I reached out to Tony, I was looking for accountability to get back into consistent training. What I found was that and a lot more. FitDense works at a great facility here in Ludlow so I can walk to my sessions.

★★★★★ — Jen, Aug 2021

Tony is by far the best trainer I've ever worked with! He makes sure to work with all limitations and disabilities all while making you feel comfortable the entire time. The self defense and Krav training has probably been my favorite, I love that he doesn't hold back when training different scenarios for self defense.

★★★★★ — Jillian, Aug 2021

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Your first kickboxing class at FitDefense

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 FitDefense

Inside AAS Building, 3403 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY41018

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