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tkfmma
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Durham, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkfmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-213-1705
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been going to TKF since September attending the kickboxing fitness classes.”
“Best of all, he's great with kids of all ages, and successfully manages classes of both boys and girls starting at age 5 all the way up to us "big kids.”
“My son has been taking mma and boxing classes for close to a year here.”
“Classes aren't just about martial arts - it's a mix of strength and conditioning and mental "zen" too.”
Other martial arts here
“My son has been taking mma and boxing classes for close to a year here.”
“Although I am not a MMA student, Mike and the other students make me feel welcomed.”
“I'm preparing myself for enlistment and to eventually teach others in self defense and I'm glad I found a learning place like this along the way.”
What members say
“Classes aren't just about martial arts - it's a mix of strength and conditioning and mental "zen" too.”
“I have worked with him for several hours a week on a weekly basis and consistent results where seen by following his exercises.”
“Best of all, he's great with kids of all ages, and successfully manages classes of both boys and girls starting at age 5 all the way up to us "big kids.”
“The regulars are all friendly and helpful, and the instructors make sure to include everyone in the lessons.”
From the reviews
I started martial fitness classes at TKF when I was 63 and I’m still going strong at 65. There was plenty I could not do when I first started. I have made significant progress thanks to Sifu Mike’s acceptance, support and instruction. Great school, great people.
This place is great! The regulars are all friendly and helpful, and the instructors make sure to include everyone in the lessons. The instructors make sure to provide real world examples and explain in depth the do's and don't's you need to defend yourself. This is a great place for self defense lessons!
I have been going to TKF since September attending the kickboxing fitness classes. Although I am not a MMA student, Mike and the other students make me feel welcomed. Great workout and great people!
Sifu Mike is great. It's clean and friendly and has a great, welcoming atmosphere. Classes aren't just about martial arts - it's a mix of strength and conditioning and mental "zen" too.
New to kickboxing? Start at tkfmma
tkfmma 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 tkfmma
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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