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The Compound Fight House
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Silver Spring, Maryland
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 (ages 4–18) — 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 thecompoundsilverspring.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-695-5333
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children.”
“They have all kinds of self defense classes you can think of and have all kinds of members from beginners to world class fighters.”
“So I’ve been to the compound at least 3 times as a guest for they’re open mats.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
“They offer a wide variety of classes, like Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Judo, so there’s something for everyone to like.”
“I recommend taking advantage of the lunch-time class (weekdays at 12:30pm) because you can work with the black belt instructor 1 on 1.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a wide variety of classes, like Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Judo, so there’s something for everyone to like.”
“BJJ/ Muay Thai/MMA and Wrestling……come train with some of the Best…………It’s like a Shaolin Temple of the Arts”
“Both my sons seem to enjoy training here (ages 5 and 6) Transitioning into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a transformative experience for me.”
“They have all kinds of self defense classes you can think of and have all kinds of members from beginners to world class fighters.”
What members say
“The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children.”
“Very welcoming atmosphere and great classes.”
“I noticed his gym equipment had exactly one of the best set ups I’ve seen relevant for conditioning, maintaining and warming athletes in that specialty.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
“The gym is clean, has plenty of space, the staff and coaches are excellent, along with a great community of students that make coming to class everyday fun and exciting.”
“From the moment I stepped into the gym, I was welcomed into a community that values learning, personal growth, and mutual respect.”
From the reviews
Amazing training facility……join and train with no pressure! Excellent one on one instruction available. Guest instructors visit and hold seminars. Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!
From the moment I stepped into the gym, I was welcomed into a community that values learning, personal growth, and mutual respect. The atmosphere is incredibly supportive. The instructors are knowledgeable and also passionate about teaching.
I've been training here since March of 2019 and I love it! It is a very family-oriented and female-friendly gym. The coaches will help you as a beginner to develop your skills.They offer BJJ, Judo and Muay Thai, and I take all of those classes. The owners are great and so are the students.
the compound is worth every penny several times over. instructors are excellent and great examples of how to be a good martial artist and a great person. everyone who goes there is very friendly and easy to get along with.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Compound Fight House
The Compound Fight House 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 The Compound Fight House
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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