This is not a gym.
This is not a class you tolerate.
This is training for adults who want to feel strong, sharp, and alive again.
Before MMA had a name.
Before Muay Thai went mainstream.
Before “functional fitness” became a trend…
There was American Kickboxing.
Born in the full-contact karate era of the 70s and 80s, it blended:
Today, it’s been rebuilt…not for fighters chasing trophies, but for real people with real lives.
Working professionals.
Parents under pressure.
Former athletes who miss their edge.
Adults who are done feeling stuck.
You are not here to prove anything to anyone else.
You are here because:
American Kickboxing isn’t about cage fights or competition belts.
It’s about:
Every class is a reset.
Every strike clears the noise.
Every round brings you closer to the version of you that feels capable again.
When Tim first came through our doors, he said what most adults think but rarely say:
“I used to be in shape… but life happened. I don’t even know where to start.”
Savannah almost didn’t join. Gyms intimidated her.
Group classes never felt welcoming.
You Don’t Need Another Workout
Most fitness programs feel like a chore.
Another treadmill.
Another class that feels performative.
Another class that drains you instead of fuels you.
You don’t need more exercise.
You need training that means something.
American Kickboxing gives you a reason to show up…because every session has purpose.
Now it’s been upgraded with modern sports science and redesigned specifically for adults with real schedules.
You’ll Train:
The fatigue you feel isn’t just in your body.
It’s in your mind.
Deadlines.
Responsibilities.
Constant pressure.
American Kickboxing trains you to:
✓ 45-minute sessions that fly by
✓ Beginner-friendly coaching – no experience required.
✓ Adult-only training environment
No fluff. No egos.
✓ Real-world skills – hit hard, move smart, stay calm
You don’t need to “get in shape first.”
You start where you are.
✓ The gym isn’t cutting it anymore
✓ Stress is constant and you need a real outlet
✓ You want to feel strong, capable, and confident again
✓ You are over 30 and done with fads
✓ You miss the fire you used to have
✓ You don’t need six-pack abs.
✓ You need to walk into a room knowing you can handle yourself.
American Kickboxing isn’t about fighting.
It’s about being ready for:
✓ Boardrooms
✓ Deadlines
✓ Parenting under pressure
✓ Life when it pushes back
No pressure.
No sales pitch.
Just a chance to feel what it’s like to move, strike, and breathe with purpose again.
👉 Book Your $19 Onboarding Class
Come experience what American Kickboxing was always meant to be.
AMERICAN KICKBOXING
Built from the Best.
Forged in Reality.
Redesigned for People Who Refuse to Stay Stuck.

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