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 $50 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 Austin kickboxing classes
Recent success stories from people in the Austin area.
Drew K.
White Rock Kenshinkan teaches traditional karate in a relaxed, Austin style. The classes are fairly small so there are many opportunities to dive deep into the techniques and history that is taught and to really study the art of karate. There are several black belts of varying skill levels to give a good mix of instruction, and there is a good amount of time to work on the various techniques at each skill level. Many students also have experience with, or even black belts in, another martial style. WRKK incorporates traditional karate, self-defense (tuite), and weaponry (kobudo) into a complete package.
Tradition is observed and taught (including using proper Okinawan terminology and etiquette) without it becoming onerous and simply a method to enforce uniformity. WRKK enjoys a rich connection to the Honbu dojo in Okinawa, with many opportunities to train with and learn from our Grandmaster Fusei Kise, his son Isao Kise (the current president of our federation), and other high-ranking experts in this style of karate on a wide variety of subjects. WRKK is not a "McDojo" - the instructors strive to ensure that all students not only know how to perform the techniques but also truly understand them at their current level before moving on to the next. At WRKK, you don't just "learn" karate moves or techniques - you study them.
We have fun, we train hard, we ask questions, and we seek to train the best martial artists that we can at any skill level. Stop on by and observe a class or two, or better yet: jump on in and join us! You'll be glad you did!
White Rock Kenshinkan Karate Dojo
Wayne S.
My daughter just started about 3 weeks ago and she loves working with him, she is comfortable around him and says that he is fun to train with.
Boxing Fit Boss
Dorothy W.
My son has been going to Pflugerville Martial Arts Acamedy for a couple of years for After School Program and the Karate program. We are a military who traveled all around the world and visited many after school facilities. I can honestly say that the staff and owner will do anything to protect, teach and provide the best after school care for any child enrolled. I would like to say Thank You to the Owners and Staff for always being caring and professional when I walked through your doors.
Pflugerville Martial Arts Academy/ C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense of Austin
Marc F.
Our course the teaching/learning Aikido. But most importantly the friendships I developed there. I am still in contact with a few, through the electronic means.
The thing I valued most, as far as lessons, and I can still hear Todd Sensei's voice. Is, don't get focused on doing a technique on an opponent. No one person is going to approach you with the same force, angle or intensions. All things we cannot predict, much like a surfer cannot control the wave to do a certain maneuver, you must learn to just ride the wave and take what is presented to you in the moment. This doesn't just apply in the dojo but in life. We are all on a different path and we are not all watching the same "movie."
My life has taken me on a different course for a bit and have been running for the past few years now. But my Aikido training has helped me tremendously with my running and I have accomplished running long distances and at paces I never though possible...just by being aware of my center and moving with my center.
I plan on returning to South Austin Aikido, to continue my training, but also because of the emotional attachments made there. I think about them all of the time, I hear all of the Sensei's voices in my head with met with challenges. I learned so much more that just Aikido there.
South Austin Aikido
Kevin
Great instructor. He teaches respect and skills, not just belts. When you get a new belt, you know you earned it.
Austin Karate for Kids
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