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Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Greensboro, North Carolina
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 octagongymgso.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (336) 471-1492
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I only take the women's cardio kickboxing class, but I've watched parts of other classes.”
“They have a co-ed kickboxing class, many types of kids classes, and a variety of specific martial arts classes.”
“He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“Working with David got me prepared to compete in the NCBA National Championship representing UNC a few years later.”
“I went with one of my buddy's for the Muay Thai class they had.”
Other martial arts here
“I went with one of my buddy's for the Muay Thai class they had.”
“We've had such a positive experience with this kids' MMA program!”
“My children have been training in both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the progress they've made—physically, mentally, and emotionally—has been amazing.”
“For the health and safety aspect, I highly recommend Octagon to anyone that is interested in self-defense or general martial arts training.”
What members say
“Instructor is knowledgeable and has clearly been teaching and training for a while.”
“He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“They help students of all skill levels, while remaining upbeat and positive.”
“I absolutely love this place for my son. And he loves it too!”
“I only take the women's cardio kickboxing class, but I've watched parts of other classes.”
“The coaches create a positive, structured environment that builds confidence, discipline, and fitness.”
From the reviews
I LOVE going to my sessions with Mr David. I have been taking self defense lessons with him for 8 months and I have learned so much! He is so knowledgeable and really knows all of the different principles needed to teach me how to protect myself. I feel more confident after learning so many techniques from him.
Great coaches! My two boys (ages 9 and 10) started kickboxing and jiu jitsu here with absolutely no experience. From day one, the coaches made them feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn. The level of patience and motivation the instructors bring to every class is incredible.
My family has been taking weekly lessons for 9 months and will likely continue for many years. David is a very professional instructor for both children and adults.
I absolutely love this place for my son. And he loves it too! He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I love the fact that there are girls that go here also. Everyone seems very welcoming and friendly. very, very, very affordable
New to kickboxing? Start at Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
Octagon MMA & Krav Maga 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 Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
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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