Total Fitness Kickboxing Opens to the Public

By Ismael Omana

Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer

            MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Business professionals Joe Pass and Casey Nichols opened their new Total Fitness Kickboxing gym to the public in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on April 1.

            Total Fitness Kickboxing has only been open for a few weeks, but it will host a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. April 25. Kitchen Fresh will give out food samples, and there will be a vitamin shop at the event.

Total Fitness Kickboxing is the first kickboxing gym in Murfreesboro that offers facilities for reasonable prices. The gym is open from Monday-Friday, with one-hour classes occurring at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Two kickboxing classes are offered on Saturday at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The gym is closed on Sunday.

The gym has 39 punching bags (photo by Ismael Omana)

“Burning massive amounts of calories, toning lean muscle, and most importantly having a fun and effective workout are the three important goals to hit,” said Pass.

Total Fitness Kickboxing gym has 39 punching bags. An average class can accommodate eight to 15 people. Participants range in age from 22 to 45. Members are welcome to bring their children to train in the gym. A 72-year-old member now serves as an instructor. All ages are welcome.

Total Fitness Kickboxing gym offers customer incentives for referrals. The first visit is free. Individuals can earn sunglasses, specially designed water bottles, and t-shirts. After five referrals, customers receive a gift card to a local food store. After the 15^th referral, a member can win special golden gloves and a free membership for a year.

One of the giveaway items (photo by Ismael Omana)

“Owning the gold gloves is an accomplishment,” said Pass. “We reward members for bringing in more people.”

The three founders, David Ferguson, Butch Mauldin, and Eric McMahan, launched their business in Memphis, Tennessee. Chief of Operations Joe Pass helped open the first Total Fitness Kickboxing gym in East Memphis. They have seven gyms across Tennessee. There are four gyms in Memphis, one in Knoxville, and one in Chattanooga. Pass and Nichols serve as full-time instructors at the Murfreesboro location.

Pass used to work in an intimidating gym where there was MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and kickboxing. After suffering a shoulder injury, he decided to focus more on the fitness side of Kickboxing. That is when he contacted the founders and soon formed a business a partnership.

Pass and Nichols said they have worked hard to help every member achieve his or her goals. They love to see people lose weight and gain some muscle. They strive to see the overall improvement of each individual.        

            “Hit the gym harder,” said Pass.

            For more information about Total Fitness Kickboxing gym, visit www.totalfitnesskickboxing.com/.