Kickboxing Classes in Albany, NY
Albany has 7 kickboxing gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 6 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Empire Defense & Fitness Inc
4.8 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
BreakThru Boxing and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Friendly boxing gym, also offering fitness classes and personal training.
Albany Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Kid- and adult-friendly gym with a boxing ring and a supportive community.
Schott's Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Boxing gym catering to children and offering personal training services.
Kinetic Training
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sukhti Muay Thai & MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Upstate Center For Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know in Albany
3 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to Schott's Boxing.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Upstate Center For Martial Arts runs women's kickboxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- BreakThru Boxing and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (91)
- Kinetic Training ★★★★★ 5 (42)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Empire Defense & Fitness Inc ★★★★★ 4.8 (132)
- BreakThru Boxing and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (91)
- Albany Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (55)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Albany
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- BreakThru Boxing and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (91)
- Albany Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (55)
- Schott's Boxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (49)
Kickboxing in Albany: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Albany?
- A few Albany gyms list a membership around $200/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Albany gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 7 gyms in Albany advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including BreakThru Boxing and Fitness, Kinetic Training. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Albany?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Albany gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Albany?
- Yes — 6 Albany gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.