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Forge Athletics
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Naples, Florida
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 6–14) — 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 forgepersonaltraining.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 799-5425
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Forge Athletics offers an outstanding kickboxing class that’s both challenging and empowering.”
“Forge Athletics provides a great opportunity for kids to learn self defense and confidence building skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.”
“They cater to all levels of personal training and group classes.”
“My 4 year old has been taking classes for awhile, a mix of boxing, martial arts, and self defense.”
“Will the instructor spends one on one time and varies the activities.”
Other martial arts here
“My 4 year old has been taking classes for awhile, a mix of boxing, martial arts, and self defense.”
“I’ve been training in MMA with Sensei Will at Forge Athletics for over 8 years, he just moved studios and is now at Coastland Mall.”
“Absolutely the best Dojo and teacher(s) to learn all MMA, BJJ and self defense skills!”
“It’s not just judo or karate, but techniques in what to do if someone grabs or attacks you!”
“Forge Athletics provides a great opportunity for kids to learn self defense and confidence building skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.”
What members say
“His coach and trainer does a great job connecting with him so that there’s a feeling of trust, excitement and belonging.”
“They cater to all levels of personal training and group classes.”
“" I was absolutely shocked, because he had never liked any kind of sports before; yet at this studio, he was hooked from minute one.”
“I had never worked out before I met Will and through weight training and kickboxing, I’m in the best shape of my life at 60 years old.”
“He produces real results, and I’ve been amazed to see my body respond like never before.”
“The gym is clean & modern and the teachers are accommodating and great with kids.”
From the reviews
Will is amazing! A consummate professional who’s motivating and genuinely invested in my wellbeing. He produces real results, and I’ve been amazed to see my body respond like never before. His positive energy makes every session better, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have him as my trainer.
I’ve been training in MMA with Sensei Will at Forge Athletics for over 8 years, he just moved studios and is now at Coastland Mall. His MMA classes are top-notch: expert technique breakdowns, drills that build real skills, and a supportive environment that pushes you to your limits.
I have been working out with Will for 10 years. I had never worked out before I met Will and through weight training and kickboxing, I’m in the best shape of my life at 60 years old. But the best thing is my bone density has improved greatly.
Forge Athletic is an amazing gym! My 3.5-year-old daughter is doing karate here and loves it. Will is a great coach very professional and truly cares. The whole team is kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this place.
New to kickboxing? Start at Forge Athletics
Forge 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 Forge 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.
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