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Kickboxing Classes in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia has 3 kickboxing gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
9Round Gastonia
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chain boxing gym offering 30-minute full-body workouts with no set class times.
Fit to Fight Gastonia
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Gastonia
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to 9Round Gastonia and McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts 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.
- 9Round Gastonia ★★★★★ 4.9 (72)
- Fit to Fight Gastonia ★★★★★ 4.9 (65)
- McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
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.
- 9Round Gastonia ★★★★★ 4.9 (72)
- Fit to Fight Gastonia ★★★★★ 4.9 (65)
- McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Gastonia
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.
- Fit to Fight Gastonia ★★★★★ 4.9 (65)
- McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
Kickboxing in Gastonia: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Gastonia?
- A few Gastonia gyms list a membership around $99/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 Gastonia gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 3 gyms in Gastonia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including 9Round Gastonia, Fit to Fight Gastonia, McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Gastonia?
- 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
- Yes — 2 Gastonia gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.