Kickboxing for beginners
Kickboxing for beginners: real technique and a serious workout
Most people walk in having never worn gloves. In your first week you’ll learn a proper stance, the jab and cross, your first kicks and how to hit pads, and you’ll leave knowing you worked.
Why beginners like it
Built for your first class, not just your fiftieth
Start from zero
Stance, guard and footwork come first, and coaches fix your form as you go. No experience needed.
A full-body workout
Shadowboxing, bag rounds, pad work and a conditioning finisher: cardio and strength in one class.
Real technique
Jab, cross, hook, uppercut, knees and kicks, taught properly so they’re powerful and safe.
Your pace
Push hard or ease in. Everyone works at their own level, and it gets easier every week.
No forced sparring
Pads, bags and drills. Partner work is controlled and supervised, never forced.
Stress gone
There’s no better way to end a long day than an hour on the bags.
Your first class
What happens in a 60-minute class
Every teen and adult class follows the same shape, so you always know what’s coming. Beginners train right alongside everyone else, with coaching on every round.
Classes run Tuesday 7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday 7:15–8:15 pm, Thursday 7:00–8:00 pm and Friday 7:45–8:45 pm.
10 min
Shadowboxing to warm up
10 min
Heavy bag rounds
15 min
Pad work with a partner
20 min
Application drills: combinations, defence and movement
5 min
Conditioning finisher
Kickboxing, boxing or cardio kickboxing?
What’s the difference?
| What it is | Good for | |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Punches and footwork only | Hand speed and fitness |
| Cardio kickboxing | A gym fitness class using kickboxing moves, usually to music | A workout; how much technique you learn varies |
| Kickboxing at Safeguard | Every boxing punch plus kicks and knees, on pads and bags, with real coaching | Fitness, technique and self-defence in one |
Looking for boxing classes in Langley? Kickboxing teaches every punch a boxing class does, plus your legs. See kickboxing vs boxing, or try a week free and see.
Classes
Kickboxing for teens, adults and kids
Kickboxing · ages 13 and up
Teen & Adult Kickboxing
A full-body evening workout with real technique. Complete beginners welcome.
Free 1-week trialClasses & prices
Kickboxing · ages 8 to 12
Youth Kickboxing
Pads, footwork and fast hands: a high-energy class that builds fitness and confidence.
Free 1-week trialClasses & prices
Reviews
From Safeguard families and students
5.0 from 76 reviews on Google
Read them all on Google★★★★★
I have been attending the kickboxing class offered to teens and adults for about 5 months now after taking the free trial, and the experience has been fantastic. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and have created a learning environment that is welcoming to both beginners and more experienced athletes. Additionally, the monthly fee is incredibly reasonable.
Marcus R. · January 2023
★★★★★
Safeguard is my happy place. I started going to Safeguard when I was about 9 and ever since then I have gained so much confidence and strength. I have become super close with the students there.
Tanner D. · January 2023
★★★★★
I’ve been going to Safeguard for around 8 years and it is my happy place. It has helped me with courage, confidence, and strength. I always learn so much and have so much fun.
Talon O. · January 2023
Questions
What people ask us
I’m out of shape. Can I still start?
Yes. You work at your own pace, take a breather when you need one and build up week by week. Everyone starts somewhere, and the first week is free.
Do I have to spar?
No. Classes are built around pads, bags and technique. Any partner work is controlled, supervised and never forced.
What do I bring to my first class?
Athletic clothes and water. We have gear you can use for the trial, and the 6- and 12-month plans include your own gloves and shin guards.
How much does kickboxing cost?
The first week is free. After that it’s $179 a month on a 12-month plan, $199 on a 6-month plan or $229 month to month, with unlimited classes in your division.
Is this the same as cardio kickboxing?
It’s just as good a workout, but you learn real technique: how to stand, punch, kick and hit pads properly. Fitness classes often skip that part; here it’s the point.
Can teens and kids do kickboxing?
Teens from 13 train in the teen and adult classes. Kids 8 to 12 have their own Youth Kickboxing program, with gloves and shin guards and close coaching.
Book your trial
Try a full week of unlimited classes for free.
Pick a time below to book it in Gymdesk, our booking system. You’ll get a confirmation by email. After the trial, Teen & Adult Kickboxing is from $179 a month.