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Urban Boxing Ballston
4.8 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, Virginia
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.
Training studio featuring classes for all levels, plus personal training and sparring.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- 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 urbanboxingarlington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-312-0488
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Coach Beka already knew who the first timers were, making the already welcoming vibe even more comfortable.”
“He was so patient with showing me the ropes as I was EXTREMELY rusty with my current martial arts abilities and needed the pointers to get used to this specific style of boxing.”
“This coach stays totally present with his students the entire class, demonstrating technique thoroughly and giving consistent and accessible one on one feedback when needed.”
“I've especially enjoyed morning classes with Coach Walt - super fun, great workout, and awesome staff!”
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“He was so patient with showing me the ropes as I was EXTREMELY rusty with my current martial arts abilities and needed the pointers to get used to this specific style of boxing.”
“Staff are friendly and you’ll meet other people passionate about MMA.”
What members say
“I've especially enjoyed morning classes with Coach Walt - super fun, great workout, and awesome staff!”
“Coach Beka already knew who the first timers were, making the already welcoming vibe even more comfortable.”
“I've especially enjoyed morning classes with Coach Walt - super fun, great workout, and awesome staff!”
“Dan also gave me 2 free months for my Mom and sister joining after their free class which seemed like a surprise few hundred dollars in my pocket.”
“Coach Beka already knew who the first timers were, making the already welcoming vibe even more comfortable.”
From the reviews
This gym will change your life. I know it did mine when I needed it most. I went in for a class thinking it would help to punch a bag after a rough break up and experienced a workout that pushed me harder than I could ever push myself. I was left with a sense of pride I really needed at that time.
Would strongly recommend Urban Boxing Arlington (and all the UB gyms in the DMV). I've been going to UB for nearly 2 years now and really enjoy the workouts and focus on building boxing skills.
Urban Boxing was a great place to get in my boxing workouts. I spent the week in DC and Urban boxings hospitality was matched with none other. Friendly staff that CARE, which is hard to find in the boxing world. Highly recommended that you stop by, no matter what your boxing experience is
Excellent gym, period. Been attending for almost two years now. The classes will get you in shape and you’ll have a wicked jab. Staff are friendly and you’ll meet other people passionate about MMA. Sign up, you won’t regret it.
New to kickboxing? Start at Urban Boxing Ballston
Urban Boxing Ballston 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 Urban Boxing Ballston
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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