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Twisted Fitness Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Madison, Wisconsin
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 |
The classes they run
“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.”
“Mark and Sonya have created culture of excellence especially in their BJJ members and competitors.”
“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”
Other martial arts here
“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”
“The variety of offerings (Jiu Jitsu, CrossFit, Muay Thai, Strongman, Olympic lifting and more) is excellent.”
What members say
“The Alliance BJJ team has so many great coaches and put the safety of everyone as a top priority.”
“- Wonderful owners and staff - Great facilities - 10/10 Training Offerings - Welcoming community Hands down the best gym I’ve ever been part of.”
“Whether you're interested in competition, or just fun, this is an excellent place to train.”
“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.”
“The value they provide is absolutely worth it.”
“- 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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