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Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Boca Raton, Florida
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 stephenskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (561) 289-7322
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking one-on-one classes with Barry for about a year and a half now and I can't say enough good things about my daughter's experience!”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“My daughter has been taking one-on-one classes with Barry for about a year and a half now and I can't say enough good things about my daughter's experience!”
“Barry was my brother's Karate Instructor from 1st grade till he graduated High School and we will always consider him the best teacher and mentor as well as wonderful human being”
Other martial arts here
“Excellent instructor, Barry has literally been a student of mixed martial arts before it was called mixed martial arts.”
“Barry was my brother's Karate Instructor from 1st grade till he graduated High School and we will always consider him the best teacher and mentor as well as wonderful human being”
“We also learn a variety of practical self-defense skills that are applicable to real-life situations, which makes the training feel even more valuable.”
What members say
“Excellent instructor, Barry has literally been a student of mixed martial arts before it was called mixed martial arts.”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“I’ve seen such a positive transformation in her since she started, and it’s clear that this has made a lasting impact on her physical and mental well-being.”
“Your child will learn respect, honor, and patience and at the same time improve their social interaction and increase their confidence In their daily lives.”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
From the reviews
Time and Patience wins....No matter what. Several years ago(about 5 or so), after a 20 yr sabbatical I started training in Karate again, with Barry Stephen....I trained hard---went from 200lbs in January to 120lbs in May....Yup---lost 80lbs in 5 months!
Barry Stephen is one of the best martial arts instructors I've had the honor of learning from over many decades. He is honest, humble, dedicated and passionate about his craft. He is truly invested in each and every one of his students to help them achieve their goals in martial arts and in life.
My son has been taking karate since he was 4, he’s now almost 8. The transformation has been beyond incredible. I truly believe that the discipline, respect for yourself, then others that Barry benevolently instills has made the difference in all facets of my son’s life.
Barry was my brother's Karate Instructor from 1st grade till he graduated High School and we will always consider him the best teacher and mentor as well as wonderful human being
New to kickboxing? Start at Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
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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