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Kickboxing Classes in North Carolina
188 kickboxing gyms across 63 cities in North Carolina — including 108 with a free trial, 137 beginner-friendly, and 150 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, North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Wilmington
- Asheville
- Cary
- Greensboro
- Hendersonville
- Hickory
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Concord
- Fayetteville
- Greenville
- Indian Trail
- Jacksonville
- Mooresville
- Statesville
- Chapel Hill
- Gastonia
- Harrisburg
- Havelock
- Holly Springs
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
- Wake Forest
- Apex
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Huntersville
- Kernersville
- Lexington
- Salisbury
- Waxhaw
- Albemarle
- Arden
- Boone
- Clayton
- Clemmons
- Davidson
- Eden
- Elizabeth City
- Fort Liberty
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Gibsonville
- Goldsboro
- Hubert
- Jamestown
- Kannapolis
- Lincolnton
- Lowell
- Mebane
- Monroe
- Morrisville
- New Bern
- New Hill
- Pineville
- Reidsville
- Sylva
- Wilson
- Wingate
- Youngsville
Featured kickboxing gyms in North Carolina
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-North Carolina ranking →
Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of High Point
4.9 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Union Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
More ways to train in North Carolina
- Best kickboxing gyms in North Carolina — the state-wide ranking
- Kickboxing for beginners — 137 beginner-friendly gyms in North Carolina, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen kickboxing — 150 gyms in North Carolina with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 108 gyms in North Carolina offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's kickboxing — 14 gyms in North Carolina with women's classes
- Browse kickboxing class types — cardio kickboxing, beginner, kids', women's, private, sparring, competition team and more
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- TITLE Boxing Club locations in North Carolina
Kickboxing programs in North Carolina
Find the class that fits — whether you're after a cardio workout, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids Kickboxing in North Carolina
- 🌱 Beginners in North Carolina
- 🥊 Boxing in North Carolina
- 🔥 Cardio Kickboxing in North Carolina
- 👤 Private Lessons in North Carolina
- 🏆 Competition Team in North Carolina
- 🤜 Sparring in North Carolina
- 🦵 Muay Thai in North Carolina
- ⚡ Kickboxing Bootcamp in North Carolina
- ✨ Teens Kickboxing in North Carolina
- 💪 Women's Kickboxing in North Carolina
Other martial arts trained in North Carolina
Most kickboxing gyms are multi-art. Here's what else North Carolina gyms teach under the same roof.
Kickboxing in North Carolina: common questions
- How many kickboxing gyms are in North Carolina?
- Our directory lists 188 kickboxing gyms across 63 cities in North Carolina. The cities with the most are Charlotte (20), Raleigh (13), Durham (9).
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in North Carolina?
- Among North Carolina gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $75–$99 (median around $89). 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 North Carolina?
- Yes — 108 gyms in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
- Absolutely — kickboxing welcomes all fitness levels. 137 North Carolina gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 150 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.