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Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lexington, Kentucky

Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • 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 hybridmma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 859-221-5852

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“My son has been training here for about 22 months, he started here with no striking experience at all and has already won a national championship and finished 3rd at the worlds.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Sean is a world-class boxer and kick boxer, with an advanced knowledge of grappling, striking, and jiu-jitsu.”

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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 Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Sean is a world-class boxer and kick boxer, with an advanced knowledge of grappling, striking, and jiu-jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA

“The instructor Sean and Jacob both are really good with hands on teaching and showing you the fundamentals kickboxing and mma.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Sean is a world-class boxer and kick boxer, with an advanced knowledge of grappling, striking, and jiu-jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He offers family packs and takes self defense seriously.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“My son is improving every week and I am very pleased with the results.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Already seeing small improvements with my son after 3 weeks. He loves it.”

From the reviews

Sean Stefanic is a world class martial artist and fantastic teacher. His kid classes are a great after school program and the rates couldn't be better. He offers family packs and takes self defense seriously. Children in Lexington are lucky to have him as an instructor.

★★★★★ — Amber, May 2018

My 4 year old daughter and 5 year old son train at this school and absolutely love going every time. I'm thrilled with the self-confidence they've gained.The instructors are excellent and very supportive. The atmosphere is great for both kids and adults. We wouldn't go anywhere else!

★★★★★ — Kefah, Oct 2013

Excellent program…Coach is professional, firm, holds class accountable and has complete control of class. He is passionate about the sport and expects his students to be as well. My son is improving every week and I am very pleased with the results.

★★★★★ — Sara, Jan 2023

this place is growing, more and more talented fighters are coming in. The instructor Sean and Jacob both are really good with hands on teaching and showing you the fundamentals kickboxing and mma.

★★★★★ — Richard, Oct 2020

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Your first kickboxing class at Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

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 Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

324 N Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY40502

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