Kickboxing Classes in Rochester, NY
Rochester has 7 kickboxing gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Level Up Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Bee Relentless Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing-focused fitness center whose classes and challenges combine cardio and weights.
Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ronin Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rochester Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rochester Top Team
4.9 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Rochester
4 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 Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness.
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.
- Bee Relentless Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (126)
- Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (62)
- Ronin Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (54)
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 Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (62)
- Ronin Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (54)
- Rochester Muay Thai ★★★★★ 5 (39)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Rochester
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.
- Level Up Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (226)
- Bee Relentless Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (126)
- Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (62)
Kickboxing in Rochester: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Rochester?
- Most Rochester gyms don't post prices online. Kickboxing is usually sold as a monthly membership or class pack, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free trial or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Rochester gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Rochester advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bee Relentless Boxing, Empire Academy of Combat Sports and Fitness, Ronin Martial Arts Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Rochester?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Rochester 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 Rochester?
- Yes — 5 Rochester 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.