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The Foundry

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Beaufort, South Carolina

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Laid-back venue featuring classes and a gym with equipment, free weights and a martial arts center.

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule thefoundryfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 843-882-7688

Hours

Monday 4 am–10 pm
Tuesday 4 am–10 pm
Wednesday 4 am–10 pm
Thursday 4 am–10 pm
Friday 4 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 10 am–6 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 The Foundry, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“I originally brought my two teenagers in to try jiu-jitsu, and my daughter is also interested in boxing.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Abe Stem (Owner of the Foundry) was my personal mma instructor for around a year in private lessons.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“If you’re looking for a place that’s welcoming to beginners, great for teens, and built on respect and teamwork, I highly recommend their programs.”

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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 The Foundry — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”

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🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 13 mentions

“This is mine… I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for about 9 years and I’ve trained in several different places over the years… I am 100% completely happy training at The Foundry.”

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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 104 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions
🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“He demonstrated incredible competency on different styles of training, and provided a family atmosphere.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“The amount of confidence and dedication that has been installed in our boys is absolutely priceless.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“I’ve Been training here for the past 7 months and it’s been a great environment with friendly staff and coaches.”

From the reviews

The Foundry is such a great place to workout. The classes are challenging but fun and the coaches are great people. The BJJ program is good for anyone from beginner to black belt. Whether you’d like to fight MMA or learn to defend yourself, there is a good class for that.

★★★★★ — Andria, Dec 2025

I cannot say enough about where Maddy Roth has taken the gymnastics program, especially with the equipment & budget she has to work with. I came from a world class gym in IL that had everything needed for training.

★★★★★ — Angela, Mar 2025

Beaufort Brawl 2! The Foundry is an exceptional gym, they have gymnastics, weight lifting, MMA training, and fitness classes! #MASrealestateadvisors #coastalhomessouthcarolina #beaufortsc

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2023

I’ve had an amazing experience with The Foundry Jiu Jitsu & Boxing so far. I originally brought my two teenagers in to try jiu-jitsu, and my daughter is also interested in boxing. We were first recommended to the classes by Abe, who owns and also teaches there, and that recommendation turned out to be spot on.

★★★★★ — Marie, Jan 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at The Foundry

The Foundry 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at The Foundry

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 The Foundry

2127 Boundary St Ste 18-B, Beaufort, SC29902

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