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SHIFT Combat Sports, located in Newport News, offers top-tier martial arts training in a family-oriented and supportive environment. The gym specializes in Muay Thai, MMA, and Kickboxing, featuring skilled coaches like Adam, Peachy, and John. All levels are welcome, with a notable Headstart program for newcomers. Many members praise the dedicated and motivational atmosphere, exceptional coaching, and clean facilities. Whether for fitness, self-defense, or competitive fighting, SHIFT provides comprehensive training to help members achieve their goals.

Pros:

  • Welcoming and supportive environment.
  • Highly skilled and patient coaches.
  • Comprehensive programs for all skill levels.
  • Top-notch Muay Thai, MMA, and Kickboxing training.
  • Well-organized and clean facilities.
  • Strong sense of camaraderie and community.
  • Effective Headstart program for beginners.
  • Positive and motivating atmosphere.
  • Opportunities for both fitness and competitive training.

Cons:

  • Price of some classes/memberships may be high.
  • Training can be intense for those out of shape.
  • Smaller gym size might be an issue for some.

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Reviews (70)

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Well ran gym with skilled instructors. Real friendly and welcoming environment. Headstart program was a great introduction class.

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The 3 day bag classes were well structured,equipment is great with supportive people & constructive training.I Highly recommend anyone in the 757 to check Adam & his team out.

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I was looking for an all in one package and this gym delivers. The coaches are enthusiastic and passionate, taking time for each student. The workouts are brutal if your out of shape but they will get you in shape. The combat training is excellent and is a legitimate path towards a career in combat sports.

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Been training with Coach Adam over 4 years now and achieved immense improvement in my martial arts and life in general. Came to the gym extremely timid, self conscious, and out of shape and completely turned myself around. It’s an environment that Coach Adam cultivates the gym helps us all improve together. I’ve meet incredible people like Coach Adam and the rest of the team that I am so grateful for. In short Shift Combats Sports is great and accepting of all different types of people! I’ll see you on the mats!!

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SHIFT Combat Sports holds a special place in my heart as one of the most skillful, insightful, and enjoyable places I've ever been lucky enough to train at. Coach Adam and his crew help you every step of the way to build the best version of you. No matter your skill level or goal, SHIFT is the best place to be!

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Absolutely worth it! Great atmosphere and people! Everyone is extremely motivating and friendly. A great workout to challenge and push you and your fitness goals. Have been attending classes for three months and am down almost fifteen pounds! Definitely check out shift! 💜💜 …

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Experience, insight, and community is what I was searching for when I was looking for a kick boxing gym. I found these things in Shift and felt it was important to share it with my teenage son. The coaches are passionate about the craft of combat sports. There is a lot of knowledge to be shared no matter how much you think you know. The staff and members collectively make a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

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Been training with Kru Adam since 2018 and since day one it’s been educational, effective and fun. Everything can be at your pace and everyone has patience for newcomers that are wanting to learn!

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Wow! Impressed with the coaches, camaraderie and Cleanliness of the facility! Was a little skeptical about trying this sport at my age, but am so encouraged about the progress I’ve made in a few short weeks !

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I found Fitness, Confidence, Comradery, and Excellent mentor-ship here!I don't often take the time to write reviews but Shift deserves it. Bouncing back from the pandemic was tough. Having switched to a remote job that was less social and much more sedentary was a new obstacle I was dealing with.Thankfully I found Shift!The atmosphere is inviting/encouraging. Coaches Adam, John, and Peachy have an immense treasure chest of knowledge about kickboxing. Having successfully competed in national leagues themselves, they challenge you in the conditioning and bag classes, and pay unique attention to you as an individual to improve your form. They also promote teamwork and respect in the gym and you get opportunities to train with actual competing fighters!This gym has personally provided me with a whole new dimension of growth in my life. Even if you just want to dip your toes in and try it out, I highly recommend their Headstart program which costs less than the monthly membership and teaches you the very basics. It personally made it a seamless transition for me, coming from very little knowledge of striking, to hitting the bags and mitts with great confidence.

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 5.0-star.

This business has 70 reviews.

The address is: 610 Thimble Shoals Blvd #520, Newport News, VA 23606, United States .

The contact number is +1 434-960-1281

This service is listed under Martial Arts Club .

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