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Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA

4.9 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Athens, Georgia

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

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.

Boxers of all skill levels train at this gym with friendly staff.

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
  • 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 keppnerboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 706-201-4713

Hours

Monday 9 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Friday 9–11 am, 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
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 Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My son started last week, the coaches here are unbelievably friendly, not even his teachers greet him like they do here!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Coach Trey is our coach he has been great, he always has an upbeat attitude and he makes the practice & learning so comfortable & welcoming for us as beginners.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you want to learn the basics of boxing, get in shape or eventually compete, you can achieve all of these goals at Keppner.”

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🥊 Boxing 25 mentions

“It’s hard to say enough good things about Keppner boxing—I’ll try and do it justice but it’s something you really ought to experience for yourself.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He is very patient with me and makes the personal training sessions fun!”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“Coming back after not being consistent and the fitness boxing, corebox, and bootcamp are awesome.”

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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 Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 25 mentions

“It’s hard to say enough good things about Keppner boxing—I’ll try and do it justice but it’s something you really ought to experience for yourself.”

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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 151 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Trey is our coach he has been great, he always has an upbeat attitude and he makes the practice & learning so comfortable & welcoming for us as beginners.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Coach Trey is our coach he has been great, he always has an upbeat attitude and he makes the practice & learning so comfortable & welcoming for us as beginners.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“The workouts are so much fun while still being challenging and Keith, Lissa, and all their staff are so friendly and supportive while still pushing you to do your very best.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“Whether you’re pursuing a boxing career, fitness or just to build confidence and discipline Keppner has it all.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 14 mentions

“The workouts are so much fun while still being challenging and Keith, Lissa, and all their staff are so friendly and supportive while still pushing you to do your very best.”

From the reviews

Truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I started boxing right when the pandemic started and trained at Keppner Boxing for a year and a half. This place has a TREMENDOUS culture.

★★★★★ — Davis, Jan 2022

It’s hard to say enough good things about Keppner boxing—I’ll try and do it justice but it’s something you really ought to experience for yourself. First off—the coaching is amazing. Keith and his staff are knowledgeable and hands on. It really feels like you have a personal trainer...

★★★★★ — Ben, Oct 2019

Been a member for a few years. Coming back after not being consistent and the fitness boxing, corebox, and bootcamp are awesome. Supportive coaches that push you but support your limits. Every class is a new experience. A positive experience every time I walk through the doors.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jul 2022

I just have to brag on this gym..My son started last week, the coaches here are unbelievably friendly, not even his teachers greet him like they do here! There’s so much Positive energy and the coaches all seem so happy to see you when u enter the gym!

★★★★★ — Chasity, Sep 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA

Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA 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 Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA

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 Keppner Boxing & Fitness - Athens, GA

2026 S Milledge Ave A-1, Athens, GA30605

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