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Franklin Martial Arts

3.9 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bellingham, Massachusetts

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Membership memberships run around $200/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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
  • Phone (508) 553-2888

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Franklin Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“He takes the time to explain ideas and concepts to the kids of varying ages in ways they understand.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“I take women's kickboxing and it's one of the best fitness classes I've personally, ever taken.”

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🤜 Sparring

“They emphasize a lot of experimentation and rolling (sparring) to get a feel for the flow of BJJ.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“All fears were set aside after the first boxing class.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I scheduled a private class and my worries quickly went away.”

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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 Franklin Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“All fears were set aside after the first boxing class.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 11 mentions

“My two sons, my wife, and myself all train BJJ here and could not be happier.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I really didn't known what to expect as a 38 years old man if i could do or not as a cardio workout or self defence.”

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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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Bruno is a great instructor and makes the drills work easily with each orther and that is very important to me because my work schedule is very busy.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 4 mentions

“I fell great and I can go on and on but if you are thinking of self defense, cardio, competition or hoby and geat place to train, you should come down and do it yourself.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“Everyone was so welcoming that by the second class, staff and students alike felt like long-time friends.”

From the reviews

My son loves it here! He looks forward to taekwondo every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday! Mr. Wallace is exceptionally patient with the kids and is able to make sure everyone in the class is learning without taking away from the more advanced students.

★★★★★ — Willie, Nov 2022

I'm from Worcester and I always been a fan of the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I really didn't known what to expect as a 38 years old man if i could do or not as a cardio workout or self defence. I scheduled a private class and my worries quickly went away.

★★★★★ — Mauricio, Mar 2018

I take women's kickboxing and it's one of the best fitness classes I've personally, ever taken. I especially love the instructor's, and my classmate's positive energy. I will definitely enroll in more classes in the future.

★★★★★ — Megan, Mar 2016

I went here for a few months during the summer and will continue when I get back from school. I enrolled in their Brazillian JiuJitsu (BJJ) program. The instructors (Shane, and Bruno) were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — John, Oct 2014

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Your first kickboxing class at Franklin Martial Arts

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 Franklin Martial Arts

9 N Main St, Bellingham, MA02019

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