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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.

9 gyms

Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training

5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews

3742-A3 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginners

United Thai Boxing & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

4900 NC-55 Ste 485, Durham, NC

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Welcoming gym that offers Muay Thai kickboxing classes, as well as boxing.

Elevate MMA Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

2945 S Miami Blvd Ste 116 & 117, Durham, NC

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Sparring Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersactive competition / fight team

Mell's Boxing/Personal Training

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

4900 NC-55 Ste 485, Durham, NC

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Private lessons Sparring expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnerswelcoming to women

Jae’s Boxing Personal Traning

5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

4900 NC-55 Ste 485, Durham, NC

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons expert, motivating coachingkiller cardio workoutgreat for weight loss

tkfmma

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

4228 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing killer cardio workoutgreat for weight lossstrong kids program

Back2Basics Boxing

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

1725 Carpenter Fletcher Rd, Durham, NC

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnerskiller cardio workout

Revenant Combat Club

4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

207 N Church St, Durham, NC

🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersactive competition / fight team

Strike Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

101 W Main St Unit A Suite LO1, Durham, NC

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Sparring expert, motivating coachingstrong kids program

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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

Kickboxing for beginners in Durham →

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.

Kids kickboxing in Durham →

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.

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