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Take The Fight Academy
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Galesburg, Illinois
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–14) — 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule takethefightacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 1–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Come in and give it a try there is guys of all levels that will make your time on the mat safe but challenging when you need it.”
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What members say
“Amazing group to train with, extremely positive, great coaches who want nothing but the best for you I highly recommend!”
“Their class choices are well-rounded and super affordable; teachers are knowledgeable and the community they're building is respectful and welcoming.”
“Very welcoming environment and professional, the coaches are amazing and will work with you at your pace.”
From the reviews
Eric and Amber run a family-friendly gym; this is the definition of small business with heart. They make it accessible for parents to be able to train as well as singles and teach classes for all ages.
Absolutely amazing experience all around. You are immediately met with welcoming smiles from all. I couldn’t ask for a better group to train with. The coaches are NEXT LEVEL. And so is everyone training under them. So much skill and knowledge is being passed down. It’s a very special thing to be apart of.
Amazing group to train with, extremely positive, great coaches who want nothing but the best for you I highly recommend! This is an amazing thing I’ve been able to be apart of and is a honor!!!
I’m learning so much more than I thought I could, and getting into great shape! The atmosphere is very welcoming to newcomers and veterans alike. Eric and his family seem to take great pride in it feeling like family and I really appreciate that.
New to kickboxing? Start at Take The Fight Academy
Take The Fight Academy 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 Take The Fight 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. 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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