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Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Clay, New York

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Spacious facility for learning boxing at all levels, with classes, sparring sessions and fitness instruction.

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
  • 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 coachjoeboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (315) 877-5320

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

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 Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Great workouts and drills with combinations and a wide variety in his gym (treadmill, bike, jumpropes, mult.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 8 mentions

“For the past three months, my son has been training at Syracuse Boxing Academy, and it has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I called around to different places in Syracuse trying to find a place that would feel safe and comfortable for a group of ladies with no experience.”

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🤜 Sparring 13 mentions

“He facilitated a controlled sparring experience for me that was extremely exhilarating and downright fun!”

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🥊 Boxing 32 mentions

“For the past three months, my son has been training at Syracuse Boxing Academy, and it has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience.”

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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 Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 32 mentions

“For the past three months, my son has been training at Syracuse Boxing Academy, and it has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Enrolled my daughter so she could learn some self defense while also getting a workout in.”

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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 77 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 7 mentions

“Coach Joe is a great coach—super knowledgeable, motivating, and really tailors each session to your goals.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I called around to different places in Syracuse trying to find a place that would feel safe and comfortable for a group of ladies with no experience.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“Great workouts and drills with combinations and a wide variety in his gym (treadmill, bike, jumpropes, mult.”

💦 killer cardio workout 5 mentions

“I’ve been training with Coach Joe for a couple weeks now and I can definitely see a difference with my boxing and conditioning.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I walked in knowing nothing and was able to learn a great deal.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“We researched and found Coach Joe and I have to say, we have seen a huge improvement in her confidence, even after only a few lessons.”

From the reviews

Coach Joe is very personable and has an abundance of knowledge when it comes to boxing. His gym is awesome, and it has everything you need to become a better boxer. He works well with children and adults, competitive fighters as well as people just trying to get in shape. The classes are awesome and all encompassing.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jan 2023

For the past three months, my son has been training at Syracuse Boxing Academy, and it has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience. Coach Joe is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also exceptionally supportive and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Steve, Sep 2025

I called around to different places in Syracuse trying to find a place that would feel safe and comfortable for a group of ladies with no experience. Coach Joe was friendly and welcoming from our first phone call, assuring me we would be able to have fun at his gym. We had a blast!

★★★★★ — Julia, Dec 2024

I started boxing last winter in Miami and continued my training with Coach Joe, upon my return in the spring. At 69 years old, I’m older than most of his students, but treated no differently, which is hugely refreshing! Joe is an excellent teacher and communicator and expanded my limited boxing knowledge.

★★★★★ — Jack, Aug 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy

Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy

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 Syracuse Boxing & Prime Time Fitness Academy

Clay, NY

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