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West Shore Academy of Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Free trial Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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
  • 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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
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  • Website & schedule westshoreacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (717) 761-3527

Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 9–10:30 AM
Sunday Closed

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 West Shore Academy of Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Great place for martial arts for both children and adults, as well as cardio kickboxing.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“Both of my kids earned their black belts and Vince Vergara the Owner is an amazing Grandmaster level Instructor!”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“She is taking martial art classes while I am taking cardio kick boxing classes at the same time.”

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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 West Shore Academy of Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“She is taking martial art classes while I am taking cardio kick boxing classes at the same time.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Not just building better bodies with mixed martial arts instuction and exersize, but more so bigger, better brains!”

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🥋 Karate

“My 3 kids participate in karate here and they absolutely love it.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Master Vergara is an excellent instructor.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“He’s great with kids and really builds up their self-esteem and confidence helping prepare them for their life long adventures.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 6 mentions

“Instructors and students are very welcoming of newcomers, and if you have any interest at all you should try the free week to see if it is for you.”

From the reviews

I have my 3 girls enrolled here. Master Vergara and his instructors are the best. They are incredibly skilled and have big hearts. I wouldn't take my girls anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Tony, Oct 2022

My daughter and I have been attending to their classes. She is taking martial art classes while I am taking cardio kick boxing classes at the same time. We are both extremely happy with our classes. Everybody is very friendly and the teachers are very patient and resourceful.

★★★★★ — Carolina, Feb 2020

Great place for martial arts for both children and adults, as well as cardio kickboxing. Instructors and students are very welcoming of newcomers, and if you have any interest at all you should try the free week to see if it is for you. Prices are reasonable and instruction quality is top tier.

★★★★★ — Mike, Apr 2022

I’ve done their cardio kickboxing for over 20 years and it’s the best place for it. Both of my kids earned their black belts and Vince Vergara the Owner is an amazing Grandmaster level Instructor!!

★★★★★ — Kc, Feb 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at West Shore Academy of Martial Arts

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 West Shore Academy of Martial Arts

5001 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA17050

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