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School of Combative Arts
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cambridge, Ohio
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule schoolcombativearts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (740) 229-9972
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend this school for the variety and diversity among the classes, the great attitude and sense of humor from the instructors, and the great workout!”
“I am a total beginner in martial arts, and was looking to find a nonjudgmental gym to begin in that would also teach me legitimate self defense and fighting skills.”
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“I am a total beginner in martial arts, and was looking to find a nonjudgmental gym to begin in that would also teach me legitimate self defense and fighting skills.”
What members say
“I am a total beginner in martial arts, and was looking to find a nonjudgmental gym to begin in that would also teach me legitimate self defense and fighting skills.”
“I highly recommend this school for the variety and diversity among the classes, the great attitude and sense of humor from the instructors, and the great workout!”
“They also teach all different kinds of people, men and women, young and old, beginner to advanced, and cater the class to your experience level while also pushing you.”
“I was a little nervous to go at first, but that soon went away as I saw how friendly, knowledgeable, and fun the instructors were.”
From the reviews
I am a total beginner in martial arts, and was looking to find a nonjudgmental gym to begin in that would also teach me legitimate self defense and fighting skills. I was a little nervous to go at first, but that soon went away as I saw how friendly, knowledgeable, and fun the instructors were.
Mr. Neff and his fellow instructors have created a truly wonderful place to learn and train. You will be hard pressed to find a better community of people who will instruct, train and fine tune your marital art skills than School of Combative Arts. The center is clean, organized and well-operated.
School of Combative Arts is freaking awesome. Jason, Alejandro, and Madeline do an excellent job of teaching and training their students (of all levels) while also preserving the art of their craft.
I've genuinely really loved the classes at the School of Combative Arts. The instructors make the classes extremely enjoyable and they are incredibly intelligent and skilled, all while remaining respectful and down-to-earth.
New to kickboxing? Start at School of Combative Arts
School of Combative Arts 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 School of Combative Arts
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.