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Kickboxing Classes in Durham, NC
Durham has 9 kickboxing gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 8 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.
Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
United Thai Boxing & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Welcoming gym that offers Muay Thai kickboxing classes, as well as boxing.
Elevate MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Mell's Boxing/Personal Training
5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Jae’s Boxing Personal Traning
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
tkfmma
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Back2Basics Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revenant Combat Club
4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Strike Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Good to know in Durham
1 of the 9 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 Back2Basics Boxing.
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.
- Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training ★★★★★ 5 (565)
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Back2Basics Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (28)
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.
- Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training ★★★★★ 5 (565)
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Elevate MMA Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (128)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Durham
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.
- Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training ★★★★★ 5 (565)
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Jae’s Boxing Personal Traning ★★★★★ 5 (30)
Kickboxing in Durham: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Durham?
- Most Durham 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 Durham gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 9 gyms in Durham advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training, United Thai Boxing & MMA, Back2Basics Boxing. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Durham?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Durham 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 Durham?
- Yes — 5 Durham 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.