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Fitness Program · Ages 10+

Kickboxing in Hickory

Get fit, gain confidence, and join a supportive fitness community.

Ages 10+ Monday 7:40–8:40 PM

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Our kickboxing classes at Excelsior MMA are built to help you shed pounds and hit your fitness goals. With a focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT), every class is a full-body workout that burns calories and builds real striking skill — whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds or make a complete transformation.

Adult kickboxing training in Hickory, NC

Get in Shape and Stay Fit

Kickboxing combines cardio, strength, and striking technique into one workout, so you’re burning fat and building muscle at the same time — no separate cardio day required.

Kickboxing striking training in Hickory, NC

Learn Basic Self-Defense

Beyond the fitness benefits, kickboxing teaches practical striking fundamentals — footwork, combinations, and defense — that translate directly into real-world self-defense awareness and skill.

Build Fitness Confidence

There’s nothing like watching your own conditioning improve week over week. Students consistently tell us kickboxing is the class that finally made a fitness routine stick.

Mind & Body

Mental and Physical Benefits of Kickboxing

Beyond the physical transformation, kickboxing is one of the best stress-relief tools available — it demands total focus, which means an hour of training is also an hour completely away from whatever’s stressing you out.