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ONE Academy Athens
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Athens, 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
- 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 oneacademyathens.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 614-975-9867
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Carlos and Becca are extraordinary instructors and incredible with the kids .”
“I started as a complete beginner with no prior experience and the atmosphere is very welcoming and open to newcomers.”
“He was as focused with me Day 1 as he was with his amateur fighters that night!”
“Before coming to One Academy I had never done Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai, and to say I was a bit apprehensive is an under statement.”
Other martial arts here
“Before coming to One Academy I had never done Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai, and to say I was a bit apprehensive is an under statement.”
“Before coming to One Academy I had never done Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai, and to say I was a bit apprehensive is an under statement.”
“Their women’s empowerment curriculum was especially great – the class focuses on fitness and practical, useful self-defense.”
What members say
“The community here is welcoming and accepting of everyone regardless of their background; the group of women who train here are especially awesome!”
“We have two of our kids (ages 4 & 6) in the One Academy kid's program. They absolutely love it!”
“He was as focused with me Day 1 as he was with his amateur fighters that night!”
“It's not only a safe and clean environment in which to train, but they genuinely care about helping their students build their skills and get better.”
“The community here is welcoming and accepting of everyone regardless of their background; the group of women who train here are especially awesome!”
“I gained a second family—friends who became sisters, & confidence not only in the power of my body but in all other facets of my life as well.”
From the reviews
Top notch place to train jiu jitsu, muay thai, and yoga. Excellent with kids through adults. The owners are great people and truly care about their entire academy family!
ONE academy is my second home in Athens and I couldn't be more grateful for the instructors and environment that is created. The instructors and thoughtful, polite, and give every student personalized attention whether that student is a regular participant in high intensity competitions or whether that student is an…
Training at this academy is a fantastic experience. I gained so much confidence, strength, and knowledge from them. I started as a complete beginner with no prior experience and the atmosphere is very welcoming and open to newcomers.
Trained here almost all 4 years of my undergrad degree. All of the instructors are super knowledgeable and eager to help students. The community here is welcoming and accepting of everyone regardless of their background; the group of women who train here are especially awesome!
New to kickboxing? Start at ONE Academy Athens
ONE Academy Athens 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 ONE Academy Athens
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.
