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Kickboxing Classes in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest has 3 kickboxing gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
Embrace Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Nourish Studios
5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering a variety of classes including strength-training, kickboxing, yoga, Zumba and boxing.
Inmortales MMA, Self Defense & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Training facility offering classes in boxing, Muay Thai, self-defense, and mixed martial arts.
Good to know in Wake Forest
1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Nourish Studios 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.
- Embrace Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.8 (98)
- Nourish Studios ★★★★★ 5 (57)
- Inmortales MMA, Self Defense & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (43)
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.
- Embrace Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.8 (98)
- Nourish Studios ★★★★★ 5 (57)
- Inmortales MMA, Self Defense & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (43)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Wake Forest
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.
- Embrace Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.8 (98)
- Nourish Studios ★★★★★ 5 (57)
- Inmortales MMA, Self Defense & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (43)
Kickboxing in Wake Forest: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Wake Forest?
- Most Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 3 gyms in Wake Forest advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Embrace Martial Arts, Nourish Studios, Inmortales MMA, Self Defense & Fitness. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Wake Forest?
- 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest?
- Yes — 3 Wake Forest 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.