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GRIT Fitness - Design District

4.9 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Dallas, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Studio offering a range of high-energy fitness classes, including spin, step and dance routines.

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule dallasgritfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 972-913-4455

Hours

Monday 5:30–7:30 am, 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 am, 5–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30–7:30 am, 5–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–7:30 am, 5–8 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 am, 5–6 pm
Saturday 8:30–11 am
Sunday 9–11 am

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 GRIT Fitness - Design District, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“GRIT Fitness offers well-led group exercise classes inspired by HIIT training, Step Aerobics, various styles of Dance, Kickboxing, Cycling, and Nike Training Club.”

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🤜 Sparring

“There are a large variety of class formats, inspiring instructors and tons of energy from other members during workouts.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“GRIT Fitness offers well-led group exercise classes inspired by HIIT training, Step Aerobics, various styles of Dance, Kickboxing, Cycling, and Nike Training Club.”

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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 GRIT Fitness - Design District — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 231 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I have never been one to enjoy physical fitness but Grit is the first gym that has kept my interest, helped me to build community and has always felt welcoming, inclusive and open.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 6 mentions

“Great gym, great energy and from the moment I entered until we ended the workout, I felt welcomed.”

💗 welcoming to women 5 mentions

“I love the friendships made here and always look forward to a great opportunity to sweat it out with strongest women in Dallas.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“I’ve attended classes at every location & felt welcomed and empowered at every single one.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“I have never been one to enjoy physical fitness but Grit is the first gym that has kept my interest, helped me to build community and has always felt welcoming, inclusive and open.”

From the reviews

I absolutely love Grit Fitness. I’ve attended classes at every location & felt welcomed and empowered at every single one. The atmosphere is unmatched! Awesome instructors and I love the variety of classes Grit Fitness offers which was something I really needed as I struggled with consistency in the gym .

★★★★★ — Tybriyona, Dec 2021

Wonderful experience from start to finish! The front desk staff were so kind & welcoming. I felt so comfortable & loved all three classes I took! Miranda was a FABULOUS instructor who made sure everyone felt like they knew what they were doing & she kept the energy up.

★★★★★ — Payton, Jun 2024

I randomly came across GRIT and decided to give the 2 week deal a try. From the moment I walked in the door the staff was so welcoming! I love the environment and variety of classes offered. My first class was Dance cardio and Destiny was AMAZING!!

★★★★★ — Veronica, Feb 2024

Before finding Grit, I struggled in having a consistent gym routine. Happy to say that becoming a Grit member has helped me not only get to the gym consistently but enjoy working out! I regularly look forward to classes with the high energy instructors and variety of formats. I’m so happy I found Grit!

★★★★★ — Bethany, Sep 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at GRIT Fitness - Design District

GRIT Fitness - Design District 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at GRIT Fitness - Design District

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 GRIT Fitness - Design District

1729 Irving Blvd #101, Dallas, TX75207

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