Kickboxing in Colorado
Build real skills and confidence in Easton's beginner-friendly Kickboxing program — high-energy striking taught at six Colorado academies. No experience needed, and your first class is free.
What Is Kickboxing — and Why Train It?
Kickboxing is a high-energy striking sport built around punches and kicks, trained on heavy bags and pads to develop technique, power, and serious cardio. It's the perfect starting point for anyone new to striking — no experience or athletic background required.
Beyond the workout, kickboxing builds real self-defense skills, balance, and footwork, plus the confidence, discipline, and mental toughness that come from learning to move and strike with control. Train for fitness, for self-defense, or just for the challenge — you set the goals.
Kickboxing for Every Level
Easton's striking curriculum is built for steady progression. Kickboxing is your on-ramp — a structured, beginner-first path from your first heavy-bag round to sharp, confident striking.
When you’re ready for the next level, Kickboxing opens directly into Easton’s Muay Thai program — the Art of Eight Limbs, with clinch work and controlled sparring. Easton also runs a Kids striking program, and Kickboxing is where many women begin — see martial arts for women at Easton.
Why Train Kickboxing at Easton
Easton Training Center is Colorado's largest martial arts community, founded in 1998 by Amal Easton. What started in Boulder is now nine academies across the state, six of which run a full striking program that starts with Kickboxing.
Our striking coaches are professional fighters, experienced instructors, and championship-level competitors — and our rooms are built for beginners. You'll train in a safe, high-energy environment with structured progression, from your very first heavy-bag round onward.
Where to Train Kickboxing
Find Kickboxing near you. These six Easton academies run the Kickboxing program:
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Kickboxing — Your Questions Answered
Everything people ask before their first class. Still unsure? Just show up — a coach will walk you through it.
What's the difference between kickboxing and Muay Thai?
Kickboxing is a high-energy striking sport focused on punches and kicks, trained on heavy bags to build technique, power, and cardio — an excellent starting point for beginners. Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” adds elbows, knees, clinch work, and sweeps for a more complete striking system. At Easton, Kickboxing is the entry point to Muay Thai, giving you a structured way to progress from heavy-bag work to pad work, partner drills, and eventually live training.
Why train kickboxing?
Kickboxing offers a full-body workout, real-world self-defense skills, and a structured path for progression. You’ll develop balance, footwork, and striking technique while building cardio and power. Beyond fitness, it builds confidence, discipline, and mental toughness — whether you train for fun, self-defense, or the challenge.
What will my first class look like?
After you sign up, our team schedules your first Kickboxing class. Arrive about 15 minutes early — we provide loaner gloves and wraps, give you a quick orientation, and introduce you to the coach. You’ll warm up with dynamic movement and footwork drills, then practice punches, kicks, and stance on the heavy bag with coaches guiding you. No sparring or partner drills yet.
Is kickboxing safe for complete beginners?
Yes. Kickboxing at Easton is designed to be safe for all levels. Beginner classes focus on controlled technique on the heavy bag — no sparring. Our instructors guide every class, and we emphasize hand wrapping, correct form, and controlled movement, so you progress at a pace that’s right for you.
Do I have to compete?
Not at all. Competing is encouraged but never required at Easton. Most members train for fitness, self-defense, confidence, and community. For those who want to try it, the Easton Open, our in-house scrimmage, is a friendly first competition experience.
Which Easton academies offer Kickboxing?
Kickboxing is offered at six academies: Arvada, Boulder, Centennial, Denver, Littleton, and Longmont. Castle Rock offers Muay Thai, while Lowry and Thornton are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu only. Your membership gives you access to all of our striking academies.
Can I move from Kickboxing to Muay Thai?
Absolutely — that’s the path. Kickboxing is the on-ramp to Easton’s Muay Thai program. Once you’re comfortable with the fundamentals, you can progress into Muay Thai Fundamentals, where you’ll add pad work, partner drills, clinch, and eventually controlled sparring.
What should I wear to my first kickboxing class?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing you can move in — a breathable t-shirt or tank and athletic shorts or leggings. We train on mats, so you’ll be barefoot or in socks. We provide loaner gloves and hand wraps for your first class, but bring your own if you have them.
Try a Beginner-Friendly Kickboxing Class, Risk-Free
Starting something new can feel intimidating — our team makes it easy from day one. Here’s exactly what happens:
- Book your orientation at a time that works.
- Get a free 30-minute one-on-one orientation for the program of your choice.
- Take a beginner class and drill with a friendly partner. No live sparring.
