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Kickboxing Classes in Kentucky

51 kickboxing gyms across 24 cities in Kentucky — including 25 with a free trial, 28 beginner-friendly, and 44 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.

From high-energy cardio kickboxing to muay thai and competitive kickboxing, Kentucky has a gym for every reason people train: a fun workout and weight loss, stress relief, self-defense, confidence, kids' and women's classes, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in — all fitness levels are welcome, and your first class is where everyone starts.

Cities in Kentucky

Featured kickboxing gyms in Kentucky

Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Kentucky ranking →

CycleYOU Fitness & Sauna

5 ★★★★★ 515 reviews

165 Midland Ave, Lexington, KY

Memberships around $59/mo

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

High-energy studio offering indoor cycling classes as well as yoga, barre, kickboxing and sauna sessions.

Derby City MMA

4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersactive competition / fight team

Family-friendly martial arts facility with boxing options and clean mats, plus classes for adults, kids and teens.

TITLE Boxing Club Louisville Hurstbourne

4.9 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

849 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Sparring Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classeskiller cardio workout

Energetic gym specializing in heavy bag boxing fitness workouts and classes for all levels.

Area 502 MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

3099 Breckenridge Ln Unit 100, Louisville, KY

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Welcoming gym focusing on boxing, jujitsu, kickboxing and MMA training as well as weightlifting and fitness classes.

HITS Boxing Club

4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

3801 Mall Rd, Lexington, KY

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Clean fitness center offering boxing, MMA, kickboxing and high-intensity interval training classes.

Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

150 Zoe Rd, Nicholasville, KY

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team welcoming to beginnersactive competition / fight teamclean, well-equipped gym

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Kickboxing programs in Kentucky

Find the class that fits — whether you're after a cardio workout, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.

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Kickboxing in Kentucky: common questions

How many kickboxing gyms are in Kentucky?
Our directory lists 51 kickboxing gyms across 24 cities in Kentucky. The cities with the most are Louisville (16), Lexington (6), Elizabethtown (3).
How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Kentucky?
Among Kentucky gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $25–$89 (median around $59). Prices vary by gym and how often you train, and many don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
Are free trial classes available in Kentucky?
Yes — 25 gyms in Kentucky advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
Can beginners and kids do kickboxing in Kentucky?
Absolutely — kickboxing welcomes all fitness levels. 28 Kentucky gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 44 run kids' or teen programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym pushes newcomers into hard sparring before they're ready.
Do I need to be in shape or spar to start kickboxing?
No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape, whether you're after a cardio workout or the real craft. Sparring is optional, builds up gradually, and a good gym never throws beginners into it; the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe. Beginners classes drill the basics on pads and bags so you build skill at your own pace.

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