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United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in South Burlington, Vermont

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • 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 ufai.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 802-310-4915

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday 11 am–1 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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My son has been attending United Fighting Arts Institute (UFAI) for over two years.”

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🤜 Sparring

“Open mats for training with friends or hitting the bags.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Best martial arts gym in the state of Vermont hands down, whether you’re a casual practitioner or a competitor you’ll find everything you need here.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Only do the BJJ aspect so can't speak for the Muay Thai but the Jiujitsu classes are phenomenal.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Been training here for the last 2 years since I moved back from San Diego (I started training out west at PTC Boxing about 3 years ago).”

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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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Only do the BJJ aspect so can't speak for the Muay Thai but the Jiujitsu classes are phenomenal.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Been training here for the last 2 years since I moved back from San Diego (I started training out west at PTC Boxing about 3 years ago).”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“UFAI is the best place to train Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in Vermont.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 9 mentions

“Under Debra, my son has showed substantial growth and continued commitment/love for both Brazilian and Japanese jiu-jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“they also offer woman's self defense classes and that is very important for woman in todays life.”

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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 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“UFAI has great coaching and an amazing group of dedicated people to train with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“There are other gyms around but the welcoming environment, insane wealth of cumulative knowledge, and experience in the coaching staff sets UFAI apart in my opinion.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 17 mentions

“There are other gyms around but the welcoming environment, insane wealth of cumulative knowledge, and experience in the coaching staff sets UFAI apart in my opinion.”

From the reviews

UFAI has extremely skilled instructors who truly want to see you develop your skills. They put in so much of their own time to help develop others and reach out to the community; it's abundantly clear that this is their passion.

★★★★★ — Laura, Sep 2016

I trained and was one of ufai's fighters a while back and not only is the absolute best place to train but it is like one big family. The knowledge and experience of all the trainers under one room is unmatchable.

★★★★★ — Josh, Jan 2020

UFAI has great coaching and an amazing group of dedicated people to train with. The amount of knowledge in this gym is very impressive. Striking, Grappling, Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, Self-Defense, they do it all! I love this gym.

★★★★★ — Eric, Feb 2017

although I don't train here I know the owners very well . I do visit quite often and it is a very good place to train. the people are very friendly, courteous ,the atmosphere is superb. the instructors have a very close bond with the students and I think that is very important .

★★★★★ — Henry, Oct 2017

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Your first kickboxing class at United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

1891 Williston Rd #31, South Burlington, VT05403

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