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Ruff House Boxing and MMA

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Covington, Georgia

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $149/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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 ruff-house-boxing-mma.edan.io — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (404) 496-3911

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 6–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 6–8 PM
Friday 5:30–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Ruff House Boxing and MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 16 mentions

“There is also a large group of kids her age she trains with as well as adults and is a great atmosphere.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Coach is an excellent fighter and can coach you from a beginner to fighting in a real kickboxing or boxing match comfortably.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“This gym is gym is great for kids and adults looking to compete or just stay in shape.”

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🥊 Boxing 9 mentions

“I’ve been going to this gym for almost 2 decades and have competed in Amateur boxing and learned other forms of martial arts through this Coach.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Ruff House Boxing and MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 8 mentions

“I’ve been going to this gym for almost 2 decades and have competed in Amateur boxing and learned other forms of martial arts through this Coach.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 68 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Been coming for the last two years and couldnt ask for a better coach/mentor the gym is great and so are the people”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Coach is an excellent fighter and can coach you from a beginner to fighting in a real kickboxing or boxing match comfortably.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“I’ve seen so many people come in and transform with the teachings of Coach Kaufman, I would highly recommend to anyone to go here.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“I’ve been going to this gym for almost 2 decades and have competed in Amateur boxing and learned other forms of martial arts through this Coach.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“I have seen clear growth in his focus, confidence, and skills, and my son genuinely enjoys going to training.”

From the reviews

This is an excellent facility. Coach is great with both children and adults and he will train children as young as 5. Each student gets individual attention, regardless of his or her skill. He pushes students to challenge their limits without exhausting or hurting themselves.

★★★★★ — Robert, May 2017

My 11 year old daughter goes here, we've been there about two months and she is a totally different person in the gym. There is also a large group of kids her age she trains with as well as adults and is a great atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Richie, Mar 2022

I’ve been going to this gym for almost 2 decades and have competed in Amateur boxing and learned other forms of martial arts through this Coach. I’ve had other Coaches and Kaufman is truly one of a kind he is an elite martial artists and he teaches real effective methods of fighting.

★★★★★ — Carlton, Oct 2025

I started training at this place 4 years ago with no intention of staying long term, but today I can tell you that I have learned more than just how to fight, but instead I’ve learned life skills maturity, made friends, and have had a coach that is with you all the way forward no matter what situation you are in.

★★★★★ — Luke, Oct 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Ruff House Boxing and MMA

Ruff House Boxing and MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Ruff House Boxing and MMA

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ruff House Boxing and MMA

4111A Robinson St NW, Covington, GA30015

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