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Kickboxing Classes in Hickory, NC
Hickory has 6 kickboxing gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 5 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.
Atlantic MMA, Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MMA, boxing, jujitsu and kickboxing classes are offered at this family-friendly gym for all ages and genders.
Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Fight for It & Co.
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym focusing on combat sports such as Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and boxing, plus MMA.
Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Thai Kickboxing Organization (TKO) - Hickory
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
Good to know in Hickory
2 of the 6 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 Thai Kickboxing Organization (TKO) - Hickory.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Thai Kickboxing Organization (TKO) - Hickory 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.
- Atlantic MMA, Inc. ★★★★★ 4.9 (198)
- Fight for It & Co. ★★★★★ 5 (100)
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.
- Atlantic MMA, Inc. ★★★★★ 4.9 (198)
- Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (141)
- Fight for It & Co. ★★★★★ 5 (100)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Hickory
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.
- Atlantic MMA, Inc. ★★★★★ 4.9 (198)
- Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (141)
- Fight for It & Co. ★★★★★ 5 (100)
Kickboxing in Hickory: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Hickory?
- Most Hickory 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 Hickory gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 6 gyms in Hickory advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Atlantic MMA, Inc., Fight for It & Co.. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Hickory?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Hickory 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 Hickory?
- Yes — 5 Hickory 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.