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Zero Sum Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bellingham, Washington

Free trial Beginners welcome 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
  • 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
  • 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 zerosummartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 360-922-4628

Hours

Monday 9 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–7:30 pm
Friday 9 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 12–4 pm
Sunday 12–4 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 Zero Sum Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“it also has the true family feel, the kids classes are wonderful and everyone is treated the same.”

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🌱 Beginners 9 mentions

“I am just a beginner, but I am already feeling more confident and disciplined because of what I have learned so far.”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

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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 Zero Sum Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

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🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

“Overall great place to get into mma!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“I’m a Jiu jitsu practitioner and I’ve trained at ZSMA a few times now.”

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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 62 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“I am just a beginner, but I am already feeling more confident and disciplined because of what I have learned so far.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions
🤝 friendly, family gym 13 mentions

“it also has the true family feel, the kids classes are wonderful and everyone is treated the same.”

From the reviews

Been doing this for awhile and it's hard to find authentic training. This is the best I've seen around here and with the new training facility and well rounded coaches/teachers its the place to train. If you're serious you will be pushed and trained to a high level. But...

★★★★★ — Kanske, Jul 2022

I’m a Jiu jitsu practitioner and I’ve trained at ZSMA a few times now. I would be remiss if I didn’t get on here and mention my new friend Jaiden. Jaiden is a cerebral and highly adept martial artist. He has a healthy background in wrestling and his understanding of Jiu jitsu shows in everything he does.

★★★★★ — Tim, Jul 2024

I have been wanting to get back into martial arts for years and this is the place! The instructors are motivational and incredibly knowledgable. I am just a beginner, but I am already feeling more confident and disciplined because of what I have learned so far.

★★★★★ — Alex, Dec 2024

Super nice people who are very welcoming of new comers. Jasiah is a great trainer and has a great level of experience. Overall great place to get into mma!

★★★★★ — Colby, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Zero Sum Martial Arts

Zero Sum Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Zero Sum 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 Zero Sum Martial Arts

424 W Bakerview Rd #106, Bellingham, WA98226

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