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Forward Thai Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 forwardthaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 608-622-8268
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 4–6 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you're brand new to martial arts / self defense or an experienced competitor, Forward will have something to offer you.”
“Whether you're brand new to martial arts / self defense or an experienced competitor, Forward will have something to offer you.”
“I chatted with Abbe and Brendon after my first session, it’s obvious they are both very passionate about Muay Thai and giving students a quality experience.”
“Forward Thai Boxing is both a fantastic training facility and a welcoming community.”
“I did martial arts as a teenager and have been wanting to get back into it.”
Other martial arts here
“I chatted with Abbe and Brendon after my first session, it’s obvious they are both very passionate about Muay Thai and giving students a quality experience.”
“Top level instructors and a state of the art gym with a full size boxing ring.”
“A group of friends and I from my gym came for a private self-defense class as a group outing & truly had the BEST time while learning some tough skills I hope we never have to use.”
What members say
“Instructor was friendly and super knowledgeable and everyone there was personable and easy to talk to.”
“This martial arts gym has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and students wanting to help you succeed in your martial arts journey.”
“Whether for fitness, competition, or personal growth, you will find something here.”
“Clean gym with nice new equipment, good instructors, and a solid fight team.”
“This martial arts gym has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and students wanting to help you succeed in your martial arts journey.”
From the reviews
This martial arts gym has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and students wanting to help you succeed in your martial arts journey. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the week to accommodate specific interests, goals and busy schedules. Instructors are knowledgeable and patient.
I have been training martial arts for more than a decade, and I have never seen a gym with better feel to it. The staff is welcoming, the instructors patient and knowledgeable, and the facilities are outstanding. I would recommend it to folks just looking to exercise or to those serious about competing.
Excellent new facility with great instructors and a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Clean gym with nice new equipment, good instructors, and a solid fight team. It’s a welcoming atmosphere for all levels, and the owner/instructors are very friendly.
New to kickboxing? Start at Forward Thai Boxing
Forward Thai Boxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Forward Thai Boxing
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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