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MAT Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Chester, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wearematfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 610-989-7161
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been going to kickboxing classes for about a year at Mat Fitness and it's been a great change to my health and lifestyle!”
“I felt comfortable getting back into kickboxing as it’s been years since having kids.”
“The coaches are skilled, supportive, and make every class engaging, whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
“Ben, the instructor, has prior fighting experience, and will teach you the technique during class or during private lessons if you ask him to!”
“I started MAT when i was younger being the first teenager in an adult kickboxing class, and at first i was nervous.”
Other martial arts here
“MAT Fitness is the best for BJJ and kickboxing!”
“West Chester’s number one gym for kickboxing, karate best instructor very friendly and professional.”
What members say
“Ben is a great instructor who pushes you to be better, you can take the class at your own pace and really get the most out of it.”
“I only knew Ben the instructor/owner and I was a bit nervous, but everyone was so nice and welcoming that I immediately felt at ease.”
“The BJJ program blends technique and live rolling perfectly, and the kickboxing classes are high-energy and challenging.”
“Not only will you get an amazing workout, but you’ll leave class feeling good about yourself!”
“I’ve already built back most of my muscle that I lost, my skin has tightened up and I’ve gained my confidence back!”
“I only knew Ben the instructor/owner and I was a bit nervous, but everyone was so nice and welcoming that I immediately felt at ease.”
From the reviews
My MAT experience has made me become stronger and an overall better person. I started MAT when i was younger being the first teenager in an adult kickboxing class, and at first i was nervous.
We began taking my son to Youth Kickboxing classes in November 2024. He wanted to try a new sport that allowed him to get his energy out as well as building discipline. Ben’s kickboxing is an excellent blend of learning the fundamentals of kickboxing with a high-energy cardio component.
I been coming to the kickboxing classes since last May to get back into shape, and I could not have been happier coming here! Ben is awesome, and you can tell he sincerely cares about us on and off the mat. I would definitely recommend enrolling in a class ASAP! Thank you Ben!!
As a former patron of both the I Love Kickboxing and Title Boxing franchises, I have never once regretted my decision to join the Mat Fitness community when I moved to the area 3 years ago.
New to kickboxing? Start at MAT Fitness
MAT Fitness 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.
Your first kickboxing class at MAT 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.
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