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TFTC Academy Cary
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cary, North Carolina
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
- 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
- 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 carymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 984-242-0357
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“TFTC also offers kickboxing classes and even provides discounted rates for police officers, which is a fantastic nod to community support.”
“For families, the simultaneous kids’ and adult fundamentals classes are especially valuable, offering a chance for parents and kids to train at the same time.”
“The training was technically good and sparring was on point with all skill levels available!”
“The training was technically good and sparring was on point with all skill levels available!”
Other martial arts here
“I recommend anyone looking for a good place to train BJJ, MMA or Kickboxing to give TFTC a try!”
“First, they offer child-level jiujitsu classes Monday-Thursday and you may come on your schedule, giving you flexibility and allowing students to be as rigorous as they’d like.”
“As a former student of karate and kickboxing, I saw a lot of poor teaching methods used on the younger students by intimidation or humiliation.”
“I would (and do) recommend TFTC to everyone I know- for self defense, bjj and kickboxing.”
What members say
“(He is now 12) Through the instruction and support of his excellent coaches, he has grown tremendously in confidence, physical strength, and leadership/ helping others.”
“There is a great class size, top notch instructors (Mike, Adam, and Jordan at lunch) and a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“There is a great class size, top notch instructors (Mike, Adam, and Jordan at lunch) and a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“This place has an excellent kids program too.”
“Third, the gym is clean and has plenty of seating for spectators.”
“(He is now 12) Through the instruction and support of his excellent coaches, he has grown tremendously in confidence, physical strength, and leadership/ helping others.”
From the reviews
So I have very little experience when it comes to BJJ and when I cam in, I felt very welcome. Brad is awesome and very knowledgeable. I came in early on my second class and Brad came up to me and greeted me by name. He introduced me to everyone and they all treated me like I had been training there for years.
I can’t say enough about this gym for kids’ classes. First, they offer child-level jiujitsu classes Monday-Thursday and you may come on your schedule, giving you flexibility and allowing students to be as rigorous as they’d like. Most other gyms in RDU only offer Monday and Wednesday classes.
I recently had the opportunity to watch a youth Jiu Jitsu class at TFTC. I was really impressed by the way the coaches worked with all the young boys and girls, my grandson included who is 6 yrs. old.
An excellent place to meet good people, train, and have fun. My 7-year-old and I (I’m in my 50s!) have been attending classes here for about 2 years. I attribute my son’s improved focus and maturity to his training with Professor Jordan. And I’ve lost over 20 lbs since I started.
New to kickboxing? Start at TFTC Academy Cary
TFTC Academy Cary 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 TFTC Academy Cary
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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