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Self Defense Northeast - North
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lincoln, Rhode Island
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 (ages 4–11) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 selfdefensenortheast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-484-2337
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“I started taking kickboxing classes about 6 months ago and I love it.”
“My kids (elementary school age) have had a great experience in the kids kenpo class, and I have gained a lot from the adult kenpo class.”
“The small class sizes and multiple instructors/assistants make the classes accessible to all levels.”
“I also take fitness boxing and all of the classes are informative, exciting and motivating, it doesn’t matter what level you are or how old you are!”
“There were people there from their teens to 70's, all having a great time.”
Other martial arts here
“I also take fitness boxing and all of the classes are informative, exciting and motivating, it doesn’t matter what level you are or how old you are!”
“I am currently in the Kenpo karate program which bridges the traditional and practical self defense with high intensity workouts.”
“Our real estate team signed up for a self defense class in the Smithfield RI location and learned so many important techniques to help keep us safe!”
What members say
“So grateful for this class and for an instructor who pushes us in the best way 🥊”
“The instructors and fellow students at Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness do their utmost to be welcoming and to help you feel like you haven't been thrown into the deep end.”
“He tailored the self defense course to us ladies and how we can use our strengths to combat an aggressor.”
“Kevin was able to modify certain activities around my bad knee, and I left feeling strong and empowered--something I'd only hoped would happen, but wasn't certain it would!”
From the reviews
I’m so happy I had the opportunity to take an introductory self-defense class with Kevin. It was so much more than just basic defense techniques. Such great information on avoiding an attack in the first place, listening to your inner voice, and easy to use tactics to defend yourself if needed.
Starting something new can be intimidating. The instructors and fellow students at Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness do their utmost to be welcoming and to help you feel like you haven't been thrown into the deep end. The small class sizes and multiple instructors/assistants make the classes accessible to all levels.
Our 6 year-old has been taking classes at the Y for a few weeks and is looks forward to this class every week! We can't say enough good things about the program and the instructors. They're patient with the kiddos but instill respect and structure to keep the class focused and moving.
I have been a student since 2012, starting with Muai Thai. I am currently in the Kenpo karate program which bridges the traditional and practical self defense with high intensity workouts. There is an amazing staff of talented and patient instructors with long term experience in their arts. Love this place!!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Self Defense Northeast - North
Self Defense Northeast - North 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 Self Defense Northeast - North
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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