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Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cumming, Georgia

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Fitness, cardio and kickboxing center with weights and friendly instructors.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Membership memberships run around $99/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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shapeupkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (678) 513-5436

Hours

Monday 9:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–10 PM
Tuesday 9–10:30 AM, 3:30–10 PM
Wednesday 9:30–11 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 3:30–10 PM
Friday 9:30–11 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday 9:30–10:30 AM

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 Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 11 mentions

“The workouts are well structured which make all the muscles in your body be challenged to burn those calories and build strength.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My kid has been going to HapKiDo for almost 3 years now.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, they help you in the same way and show the same encouragement.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Shape Up Kickboxing is a great place for fitness, Shape Up our body and also we will get to learn some cool kick boxing moves.”

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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 Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Shape Up Kickboxing is a great place for fitness, Shape Up our body and also we will get to learn some cool kick boxing moves.”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“RJ and Zach are great instructors who will pump you up and make you laugh while getting a great workout in !”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, they help you in the same way and show the same encouragement.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 8 mentions

“Zack and RJ are fantastic coaches, they make every boxing session so much fun and keep you motivated throughout.”

💦 killer cardio workout 5 mentions

“RJ and Zach are great instructors who will pump you up and make you laugh while getting a great workout in !”

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“I started several months ago for weight loss to add something other than walking.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 6 mentions

“They always give me that boost of confidence I need to push through my workout, and there hasn’t been a single class I’ve done without smiling or laughing.”

From the reviews

This is the best place to workout!! All of the instructors are so helpful and kind and the MOST encouraging people I’ve ever met. They always give me that boost of confidence I need to push through my workout, and there hasn’t been a single class I’ve done without smiling or laughing.

★★★★★ — Molly, Jul 2020

Shape up kickboxing is the best place to be for your workout routine. The staff is amazing, fun and friendly. The vibe is very much positive and inclusive. The trainers are awesome and genuinely care about you. They will push you to get better and yet keep it fun.

★★★★★ — Prashant, Jul 2020

I joined over 2 ago and hands down it’s the best place to workout. The instructor and other members are helpful and they push you to always do your best. The encouragement you received to meet your goals is incomparable.

★★★★★ — Grecia, Sep 2020

I’ve been going here for the past two months, and I absolutely love it. Zack and RJ are fantastic coaches, they make every boxing session so much fun and keep you motivated throughout. The one hour I spend here flies by, I can’t believe how quickly the time passes!

★★★★★ — Abhinav, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming

Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming

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 Shape Up Kickboxing - Cumming

1614 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 100, Cumming, GA30041

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