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Twisted Fitness Gym

4.8 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Madison, Wisconsin

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Weight-training gym with a variety of exercise classes that attracts everyone from beginners to pros.

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 twistedfitnessgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 608-241-9007

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 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 Twisted Fitness Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I feel like I can truly be myself and be a beginner in areas like Jiu Jitsu, and I'm treated with the utmost respect and kindness.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Mark and Sonya have created culture of excellence especially in their BJJ members and competitors.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”

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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 Twisted Fitness Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 7 mentions

“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”

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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 122 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“The Alliance BJJ team has so many great coaches and put the safety of everyone as a top priority.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“- Wonderful owners and staff - Great facilities - 10/10 Training Offerings - Welcoming community Hands down the best gym I’ve ever been part of.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you're interested in competition, or just fun, this is an excellent place to train.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 8 mentions

“The staff working was amazing, always cleaning and helping the members, he even gave us a tour and helped us find equipment we were looking for.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The value they provide is absolutely worth it.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 15 mentions

“- Wonderful owners and staff - Great facilities - 10/10 Training Offerings - Welcoming community Hands down the best gym I’ve ever been part of.”

From the reviews

There are countless things I love about being a member at Twisted Fitness. The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent. The variety and quality of equipment is spectacular and provides all you need to get in great shape and grow your athletic abilities.

★★★★★ — Ellen, Feb 2023

I've been with Twisted Fitness for 4 years, and it's been a tremendously good impact on my life. The coaches are great, the students are great, the facility is great. Whether you're interested in competition, or just fun, this is an excellent place to train.

★★★★★ — Benjamin, Nov 2019

Twisted Fitness is one of a kind. The community is supportive, the owners are welcoming, and the facility is best in class. The facility has top of the line equipment that is well maintained, and the gym is always clean. No matter what you are training for, you’ll be able to meet your goals here.

★★★★★ — Jordan, Oct 2023

Phenomenal gym from top to bottom. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff, a large variety of updated workout equipment, and it’s kept clean. I love that both men and women of all ages and sizes are welcomed with a positive attitude!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jun 2021

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New to kickboxing? Start at Twisted Fitness Gym

Twisted Fitness Gym 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Twisted Fitness Gym

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 Twisted Fitness Gym

711 Rethke Ave Ste 1, Madison, WI53714

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