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Sapien Art Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in St. Petersburg, Florida

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Martial arts club offering one-on-one sessions and group classes, including HIIT workouts.

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
  • 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 sapienartfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 813-418-2038

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–12 pm
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 Sapien Art Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“The group class is a time to have fun and get a great workout with different HIIT, strength and agility exercises.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“My son was working out with Tre on a regular basis and he was always telling me how incredible the workouts were and how great he felt when he was done with his workouts.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Coach Tre caters to all fitness levels, beginners, males, females & kids, any age and experience.”

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🤜 Sparring

“You can expect good music, character and body strengthening days, and an amazing community of people that spar bi-weekly.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Although Tre is a champion combat sports competitor, he welcomes pros and amateurs alike.”

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🥊 Boxing 10 mentions

“It depends on how hard you wanna take your training, but if you want fast boxing/combat results, you’re gonna get them with Tre.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I currently do two, one on one martial arts sessions and one group fitness class per week.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“There are men and women, high school kids and senior citizens like myself at Sapien.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“The group class is a time to have fun and get a great workout with different HIIT, strength and agility exercises.”

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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 Sapien Art Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 10 mentions

“It depends on how hard you wanna take your training, but if you want fast boxing/combat results, you’re gonna get them with Tre.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Great mix of boxing and MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“You can pick your niche in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, or whatever your heart desires.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“If you value your health or are looking to increase your self defense skills, this is the place to be.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Tre is incredible—knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely invested in helping everyone get better.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The other team members are always welcoming, I feel a sense of community in the program, more than just a gym membership.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The group class is a time to have fun and get a great workout with different HIIT, strength and agility exercises.”

💦 killer cardio workout 7 mentions

“Hard core training , no matter if you're a competitive fighter or you just want to learn the techniques used by them or you want to get get in great shape.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“It depends on how hard you wanna take your training, but if you want fast boxing/combat results, you’re gonna get them with Tre.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Coach Tre caters to all fitness levels, beginners, males, females & kids, any age and experience.”

From the reviews

I wish I would have found Tre and Sapien Art Fitness sooner. At 40, I had pretty much plateaued with my training as an elite runner, and even though I did some strength training on my own, I knew I wanted to get into the best shape of my life, and also learn martial arts geared towards practical self-defense.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Aug 2024

I have been working with Tre for the passed several months. Found his gym through a love for boxing and staying fit over 30. The workouts are catered to each person and he’s very supportive as a trainer which is what I need otherwise I won’t do anything at the gym. He’s made fitness fun again and our sessions fly by.

★★★★★ — Hilliard, Aug 2024

I am a retired 63 year old. I stay pretty active and considered myself to be in decent shape. My son was working out with Tre on a regular basis and he was always telling me how incredible the workouts were and how great he felt when he was done with his workouts. I finally gave Sapien a try and I am glad I did.

★★★★★ — Tim, Dec 2025

The inside of this gym is like a beautiful temple for youth and adult fighters. It has the boxing ring, bags, weights, mats, and more to become a complete fighter. You can pick your niche in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, or whatever your heart desires. It's semi exclusive, so talk to Tre, the owner and head trainer.

★★★★★ — Boz, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Sapien Art Fitness

Sapien Art Fitness 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Sapien Art Fitness

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 Sapien Art Fitness

701 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S Suite A, St. Petersburg, FL33705

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