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Kickboxing Classes in Cary, NC
Cary has 6 kickboxing gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 3 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.
Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
AKtivate Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing gym offering high-energy group classes that combine boxing, kickboxing, and functional training.
Master Chang's Martial Arts Kildaire Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TFTC Academy Cary
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FIT Martial Arts & Physical Fitness, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Cary
1 of the 6 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga 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.
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners ★★★★★ 4.8 (111)
- Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga ★★★★★ 5 (82)
- AKtivate Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (59)
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.
- Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga ★★★★★ 5 (82)
- AKtivate Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (59)
- TFTC Academy Cary ★★★★★ 5 (36)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Cary
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.
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners ★★★★★ 4.8 (111)
- Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga ★★★★★ 5 (82)
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Kildaire Farm ★★★★★ 4.7 (60)
Kickboxing in Cary: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Cary?
- A few Cary gyms list a membership around $260/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 Cary gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 6 gyms in Cary advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners, Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga, AKtivate Fitness. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Cary?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Cary 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 Cary?
- Yes — 5 Cary gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.