Kickboxing Classes in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 14 kickboxing gyms — including 13 with a free trial, 12 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.
Knoxville Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts West Town
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Shield Systems Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Hero Athletics
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Functional fitness center offering jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and self-defense training, plus personal training.
KICK & FIT CLUB
4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Members-only facility offering kickboxing lessons and a fully equipped gym.
Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
DV Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Total Fitness Kickboxing - Knoxville, TN
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kick & Fit Club
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Eppolito Boxing Gym
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FBS Combat Club
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Knoxville
3 of the 14 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 Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley, Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville, Premier Martial Arts West Town and Total Fitness Kickboxing - Knoxville, TN.
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93)
- Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (53)
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93)
- Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (53)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Knoxville
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93)
- Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (66)
Kickboxing in Knoxville: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Knoxville?
- A few Knoxville gyms list a membership around $75/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 Knoxville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 13 of the 14 gyms in Knoxville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Knoxville Martial Arts Academy, Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley, Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Knoxville?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 12 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
- Yes — 11 Knoxville 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.