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Renzo Gracie NH
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Exeter, New Hampshire
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
- Membership memberships run around $188/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 renzogracienh.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-777-2775
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–10:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Now I do two classes back to back and have even started the cardio kickboxing class twice a week.”
“My son and I love it here and wouldn't want to train anywhere else.”
“I didn't know anybody, first time there, and yet it was like I was training at my home academy.”
“Whether it's BJJ or Muay Thai, you will be immeresed in some of the best training you can get on the seacoast.”
“However they do offer private lessons to anyone who wants to fine tune those skills if you want your kid to be a competition monster.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether it's BJJ or Muay Thai, you will be immeresed in some of the best training you can get on the seacoast.”
“I would say their general kid's classes are focused on the core, fundamental Jiu-Jitsu movements and less on raw competition fighting skills.”
“This place is the perfect blend of self defense and discipline, but also fun for the kids!”
What members say
“I didn't know anybody, first time there, and yet it was like I was training at my home academy.”
“I have lost 80lbs sense beginning at Renzos and it has come off while enjoying learning a life skill and gaining self confidence.”
“My son and I love it here and wouldn't want to train anywhere else.”
“I would say their general kid's classes are focused on the core, fundamental Jiu-Jitsu movements and less on raw competition fighting skills.”
“Teammates are great, facilities are great (and cleaned meticulously), and there are plenty of options to train throughout the week.”
“He takes time to explain things over and over without getting frustrated and stresses teamwork above all else.”
From the reviews
It's a great school for kids and adults. I had been looking into different schools in the area, in my mid 40s, for a year after training with Tim Kennedy at Sheepdog Response. I had worked at a previous martial arts academy years ago and this is definitely a better environment!
I have been coming here since mid March (about 5 months) and have been very happy with my experience. I have never done any martial arts in the past and have not been "in shape" for a very long time. I had tried the gym bit quickly grew bored and stopped going.
Jujitsu is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age. As a non'-athlete starting at the age of 70 I appreciate how the experience is easily scaled to each person's age and fitness level. Aging is mainly a steady loss of muscle mass, flexibility, cardio health, and mental acuity.
I'm not usually one to leave reviews, but I feel after nearly a year of my son training, and recently signing up my daughter to train, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Kevin and the rest of the instructors.
New to kickboxing? Start at Renzo Gracie NH
Renzo Gracie NH 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 Renzo Gracie NH
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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