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Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Columbus, Ohio
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
- 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 hoikungfu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 614-263-4701
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 1–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5–6 pm |
The classes they run
“I have been attending Master Mollicas class along with my 11 year old, whom I enrolled in their youth class for 2 years now.”
“Classes are offered for beginners twice a week and as you progress through the ranks, you are eventually admitted into the Advanced class.”
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“I developed my mind and body in some really neat ways, and I learned very practical and effective self defense techniques and fighting systems.”
What members say
“Classes are offered for beginners twice a week and as you progress through the ranks, you are eventually admitted into the Advanced class.”
From the reviews
I had the pleasure of studying at Ho-I for about 12 years, before moving away from Columbus. I developed my mind and body in some really neat ways, and I learned very practical and effective self defense techniques and fighting systems. Grand Master Mollica is the real deal, and a very good man.
This is a great place to learn the martial arts. It can be confusing and frustrating trying to find a good place to start. There's kickboxing, karate, MMA, and all the rest. Kung Fu appealed to me because of it's interesting history. I go to a gym regularly and have been taking yoga for years.
I have been studying under Master Mollica for over four years now and it has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. The variety of self defense techniques and Kung Fu styles that Master Mollica has in his arsenal is quite amazing.
I have been a student at this school for almost a year. I absolutely love the Kung Fu, the outstanding instructors and blackbelts here. It is an honor and a joy to study under such an authentic and prestigious Kung Fu master such as Grandmaster Mollica. There are many great things to be said..
New to kickboxing? Start at Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi 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 Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
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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