Kickboxing Classes in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati has 13 kickboxing gyms — including 9 with a free trial, 11 beginner-friendly, and 11 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.
Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA.
4.9 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Powell MMA and Fitness (Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling)
5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
The Academy of Sports Performance
5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Nishime Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TITLE Boxing Club Downtown Cincinnati
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Modern gym offering boxing classes and workouts on heavy bags.
VISION FITNESS & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Red Tiger Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
RockBox Fitness Symmes Township
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing-informed gym providing group classes for all skill levels in a welcoming space.
Ark MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
US Martial Arts Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mission MMA Cincinnati
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
POWER Self-Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Cincinnati
5 of the 13 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 Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA., Nishime Martial Arts, TITLE Boxing Club Downtown Cincinnati, Red Tiger Martial Arts, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA. and Mission MMA Cincinnati run 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.
- Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling ★★★★★ 5 (243)
- Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA. ★★★★★ 4.9 (235)
- Nishime Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (137)
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.
Kids & teen kickboxing in Cincinnati
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.
Kickboxing in Cincinnati: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Cincinnati?
- A few Cincinnati gyms list a membership around $200/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 Cincinnati gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 9 of the 13 gyms in Cincinnati advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA., Nishime Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Cincinnati?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 11 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
- Yes — 11 Cincinnati gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.