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The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Charlotte, North Carolina

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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 (ages 5) — 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 thesweetscienceboxingfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (980) 880-1127

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Sweet Science Boxing Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“Great gym best of both worlds, I'm there for the fitness to stay in shape, my son is there learning real Boxing he will compete in tournaments, because the training is top notch”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Coach Ray is great with all levels.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“Great gym best of both worlds, I'm there for the fitness to stay in shape, my son is there learning real Boxing he will compete in tournaments, because the training is top notch”

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🥊 Boxing 31 mentions

“Great gym best of both worlds, I'm there for the fitness to stay in shape, my son is there learning real Boxing he will compete in tournaments, because the training is top notch”

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Teens Kickboxing

“I highly recommend The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness to everyone—whether you’re a teen, adult, or just looking for a welcoming place to get fit and feel empowered.”

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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 Sweet Science Boxing Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 24 mentions

“Great gym best of both worlds, I'm there for the fitness to stay in shape, my son is there learning real Boxing he will compete in tournaments, because the training is top notch”

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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 126 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“The coach is patient, encouraging, and great with my sons as they have never done boxing before.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I highly recommend The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness to everyone—whether you’re a teen, adult, or just looking for a welcoming place to get fit and feel empowered.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“I’ve noticed real improvements in my conditioning, footwork, and confidence since I started training here.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 2 mentions

“I seen great results from my 7 year old even after the second session, and from all of the other members while observing.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Since joining, my daughter and niece have transformed. Their confidence has skyrocketed, and they genuinely look forward to every class.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 7 mentions

“Great gym best of both worlds, I'm there for the fitness to stay in shape, my son is there learning real Boxing he will compete in tournaments, because the training is top notch”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough good things about The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness! I enrolled my 13-year-old daughter and 14-year-old niece in their program, and it has been an incredible experience. The coaches are absolutely amazing—dedicated, encouraging, and truly invested in uplifting their students.

★★★★★ — Marlon, Jul 2025

Very active and good pace boxing gym . Hours are great and great space for the youth. One of the only traditional boxing gyms I found here in Charlotte that isn’t mixing all types of combat sports. THIS IS STRICTLY BOXING !!! Love it here you will as well ! Big parking lot

★★★★★ — Williefromthedrive, Oct 2025

The Sweet Science Boxing Gym is the real deal. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy and dedication. The coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and really take the time to help you improve no matter your skill level.

★★★★★ — Demetrius, Jul 2025

We are brand new to this gym. My 5 year old son has seen a DRAMATIC improvement in confidence and skill in literally just the 4 classes we have been a part of so far. He started off his experience crying, nervous, and just in desperate need of a positive role model and his coach took him in with open arms.

★★★★★ — Erica, Dec 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness

The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness 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 Sweet Science Boxing Fitness

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 Sweet Science Boxing Fitness

5309 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC28212

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