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Gorilla Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- 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
- 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 gorillamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The best place in Marlborough to learn martial arts, appropriate for all skill levels from first time beginner to pro fighter.”
“I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close.”
“I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close.”
Other martial arts here
“I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close.”
“I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close.”
“This is one of the best gyms out there, Luis is extremely knowledgeable great group of people and a very clean mma gym fun place to practice jujitsu”
“I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close.”
“Anyone who wants to learn something new or sharpen some skills in self-defense will learn so much.”
What members say
“I really enjoy the structure of the classes and Luis is a great instructor so he makes everything clear and easy to follow along.”
“The environment is very welcoming for newcomers and the value between the monthly rate and variety of available classes is unmatched in the area.”
“I'll skip telling you about both the physical and the mental health benefits as I'm sure you've heard and know all about that.”
“The environment is very welcoming for newcomers and the value between the monthly rate and variety of available classes is unmatched in the area.”
From the reviews
I've been a student at Gorilla Martial Arts for a little over 3 months, with no prior experience. Starting martial arts as 38 year old man who no longer possesses a young buck's attributes, longevity in the sport was the goal above all else for me, with plans to train a couple times a week as a hobby.
I've been attending classes at Gorilla Martial Arts for about a year now. I really enjoy the structure of the classes and Luis is a great instructor so he makes everything clear and easy to follow along. It's a very laid back environment where we all like to have fun and joke around.
Excellent coach, gym, and team. I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close. You'll get all you ask for and more at this gym
10/10 place to train BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA. Luis is a great coach who loves what he does and works with you no matter what your experience level is.
New to kickboxing? Start at Gorilla Martial Arts
Gorilla Martial Arts 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 Gorilla 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. 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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