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TFTC Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Clayton, North Carolina
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tftcacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 320-6694
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“The instruction is top notch, so you know that you (or your kids) are going to be learning from the best around.”
“There are beginner classes, and more advance classes, kid classes, etc.”
“They have kick boxing classes, wrestling classes, and fitness level classes.”
“So you just have so much flexibility and availability in your own personal training goals.”
“Despite competing in athletics in high school and intramural sports in college, I've never enjoyed working out in a traditional gym.”
Other martial arts here
“They have kick boxing classes, wrestling classes, and fitness level classes.”
“I go every week and I love it I do kids Bjj and kickboxing the teachers are great 🤗”
What members say
“Having over 15 years of martial arts training myself, and visiting numerous schools, this school is very welcoming, inviting, clean and professional.”
“Having over 15 years of martial arts training myself, and visiting numerous schools, this school is very welcoming, inviting, clean and professional.”
“Very female friendly atmosphere, there are almost always multiple ladies training at any given time.”
“Having over 15 years of martial arts training myself, and visiting numerous schools, this school is very welcoming, inviting, clean and professional.”
From the reviews
My son started attending here about a month ago. He really loves and enjoys this school, teachers and students. My youngest daughter also joined this past week. She has fallen in love with it as well.
I joined officially TFTC late 2011. But my first experience with them was when they were located at the gym off of hwy 70 then known as FX Gym i think but currently named Golds. I started bjj training in California back in late 2010 before moving back to NC.
I was back and forth about starting for over 5 years. One reason, I was a little intimidated, by the talent I know TFTC has and the other was because I was waiting until I was in "better shape". I am glad I finally decided to jump in. I feel like I am now in the best shape of my adult life.
Great atmosphere for learning! They have a really diverse bunch of people with a full range of skills, gender, weights and natural athletic ability. There are classes specifically for beginners which is a really nice way to get people introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (or kickboxing if that's your thing) where they…
New to kickboxing? Start at TFTC Academy
TFTC 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 TFTC 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.
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