Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.
How much do kickboxing classes cost?
Kickboxing classes cost $120 to $170 per month on average. Prices depend on the number of classes per week included in the membership plan and the gym or studio location. Membership plans that include unlimited classes per month typically fall at the higher end of the range.
Most gyms also offer drop-in classes for $30 to $35 each. On-demand kickboxing classes offered online cost $20 to $40 per month.
What is kickboxing?
Kickboxing is a full-contact combat sport that relies on striking movements, including punches, kicks, and knees. Competitive fights typically take place in a boxing ring, with fighters wearing boxing gloves, shorts, and mouth guards. Muay Thai, karate, and most other martial arts incorporate aspects of kickboxing.
In recent years, kickboxing has been adapted into a high-intensity calorie-burning fitness workout.
What is the difference between kickboxing and boxing?
Traditional boxing only allows punches, while kickboxing allows punches, kicks, and knees.
Is kickboxing a good workout?
Kickboxing is an excellent high-intensity workout that combines cardio and strength training to provide a variety of health and fitness benefits:
Build your strength and tone your muscles
Burn fat and lose weight
Improve your cardio health
Increase your endurance
Boost your energy
Improve your balance and coordination
A kickboxing fitness class can burn 350 to 450+ calories per hour, depending on the intensity level and class length.
Is kickboxing good for self-defense?
Kickboxing can be effective for self-defense if learned from a martial arts studio. The sport incorporates strikes like punching and kicking while also teaching you to evade or defend against attacks. However, kickboxing doesn't incorporate grappling moves like those found in Jiu-Jitsu or Aikido that help you to escape an attacker holding you on the ground.
Cardio kickboxing fitness classes don't provide self-defense skills but will improve your strength, coordination, and endurance.
How long do kickboxing classes last?
Kickboxing fitness and martial arts classes typically last 45 to 60 minutes.
Where to find kickboxing classes near me?
Follow these tips to find the best kickboxing studio near you:
Compare membership packages from multiple studios.
Read studio and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
Confirm the studio offers classes for your experience level.
Visit the studio to confirm it's clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
Take advantage of their free or discounted trial class to ensure the studio is a good fit for you.
Get a copy of the membership contract in writing before making any payments.
What questions should I ask kickboxing studios?
Ask these questions to ensure you find the best kickboxing studio for you:
What membership plans do you offer, and how much do they cost?
Do you offer a free or discounted trial class?
What is your class schedule?
Are your classes beginner-friendly?
Are your classes more fitness-oriented or martial arts-oriented?
How many people are in a typical class?
How long does each class last?
What should I wear to class?
Do I need to be in good shape before I take a class?
Reviews for Naperville kickboxing classes
Recent success stories from people in the Naperville area.
Sherry S.
I am a busy 54 year old professional woman. I have lost 10 pounds in less than a year. Tanner changes the routine every session so I am never bored. He is firm but not a jerk. I have worked with trainers in NYC and Geneva, IL and not only is Tanner the most knowledgeable, he's also the most interesting to talk to. I would recommend Tanner to anyone looking for a responsible, caring trainer to get them motivated and focused.
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Joseph M.
He's a great sensei, who helped craft me into the threat I've remained to be ever since I've worked with him.
Mitchell Nix
Javi R.
I have worked here is a excellent Training center for weapons qualifications, PTAE, Land Navigation and others training. 👍🏼 I want to say thank you to COL ROMERO and all the people that work at Camp Santiago Training Center.
Santiago Training Center
Becca A.
Coach Joshua has been outstanding with our family! Started with general fitness for my husband and I but ended up teaching our son boxing aswell. It's been such encouraging experience and coach has really surpassed expectations.
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Shanna H.
Pure Muay Thai is a welcoming, motivating, training family. It’s more than a gym. It’s more than a class. Greg takes the time to teach you about the sport. He doesn’t just train you so you “get a good workout in” (but you’re sore in places you didn’t know could be sore) he ensures that you appreciate Muay Thai for the sport and the craft that it is. I have been an athlete my entire life. I’ve competed nationally in gymnastics (went to the junior Olympics), dance (on a professional dance company and dance team), soccer, cheerleading... so I gravitate towards training to learn and better myself physically though a sport. I can’t just go to the gym and lift or run. I need to challenge myself physically and mentally- See the progress in developing as an athlete in a sport. Greg has accomplished that at Pure. We train together. We learn together. He knows how we need to learn individually and as a team.
I’m in love with the sport of muay Thai boxing and it’s because of the culture created at Pure.
Pure Muay Thai and Fitness Club
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