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RISE Fitness & Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Annapolis, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $46/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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule risefitnessandkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 443-837-6547
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend training with Cole if you want a great workout with a coach who really cares about your progress.”
“The 2 days I pop in for personal training has transformed my life, and fills my cup weekly.”
“Today was my first Fight Fit class and my first time at Rise.”
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“There are no gimmicks, no silly high-tech approaches.”
What members say
“Ben is not only a great coach and hard worker, he is knowledgeable and encouraging.”
“From the start, Cole was welcoming and took the time to make sure I had the right form and technique, which made a huge difference for me as a newcomer.”
“Highly recommend training with Cole if you want a great workout with a coach who really cares about your progress.”
“Highly recommend training with Cole if you want a great workout with a coach who really cares about your progress.”
“The 2 days I pop in for personal training has transformed my life, and fills my cup weekly.”
“The equipment is well maintained, it’s clean, and the overall vibe is the best.”
From the reviews
Favorite gym I've ever consistently visited. Feels like a neighborhood gym which I prefer over 'big-box' type, and somehow it's never too crowded. Big weight room, lots of free weights and machines, 2 power racks. Another big room has cardio machines, punching bags, and cross fit type equipment.
Great gym with a genuinely welcoming and supportive culture. It doesn't matter what your level of fitness or experience is when you start out; they help you establish a workout routine that corresponds to your rhythms and goals. Ben is a great personal trainer!
No matter how many gyms, how many "science-based" trainers are on Youtube or Instagram or TikTok, none of them can compare to the trainers and the members of Rise. yes, it's a gym. Lift weights. Take classes. Let trainers beat on you a little (hahaha). It is also more.
Rise is the best. Hands down. Whether you're trying to lose 5 pounds or 50 pounds or just trying to stay in shape, they have a plan for you that will work. Ben is patient and thoughtful and really cares about getting results.
New to kickboxing? Start at RISE Fitness & Kickboxing
RISE Fitness & Kickboxing 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 RISE Fitness & Kickboxing
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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