FUTURE Athletics / Home of Combat Sports
About
FUTURE Athletics / Home of Combat Sports in Columbus, OH offers a comprehensive training environment for multiple martial arts disciplines, including MMA, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. The gym is staffed by experienced coaches such as Rashad Scott, a Tri-State Golden Gloves Champion; Maxwell Metzger, a professional MMA fighter; Ryan Nusbaum, a USA Boxing Coach and NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist; and Mark Dankow, a former Division I wrestler and CrossFit Level 2 trainer. Members benefit from amenities like a sauna, cold plunge, open gym access, and physical therapy services, creating a well-rounded facility for both fitness and recovery. The space is consistently described as clean, well-maintained, and equipped with high-quality gear, providing an exceptional physical environment for training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the knowledgeable and encouraging coaches, specifically mentioning Coach Ryan and Coach Rashad by name for their skill and genuine passion. Reviewers highlight the clean, well-equipped facility and the friendly, respectful community that makes training enjoyable and motivating. Many note significant personal improvements in fitness, weight loss, stress management, and technical skills, with several mentioning how the gym helped them develop a new passion for combat sports. Parents particularly recommend the youth boxing classes, noting coaches' genuine care for children's development and the positive impact on their kids.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Logan McGlynn
10 months ago
As a former D1 athlete at The Ohio State University, I can confidently say that Future Athletics has one of the best facilities I have ever seen and they continue to grow! The amount of programs that they offer here is beyond amazing. The space, the equipment, the environment, it’s all incredible. Besides that, what I have found most important and impressive is the staff and the community that surrounds Future Athletics. The coaches genuinely care about you and want what is best for you. (Shoutout Coach Ryan - Boxing: For giving me a space where I can feel driven again and improve myself both physically and mentally). Not only is the staff here great but you are always met with smiles and waves when you walk in. Even now, one of my closer friends is from one of the classes offered here! I cannot recommend Future Athletics enough. From the facility to the staff, everything here is top notch. They have given me a place and an opportunity to improve and I am extremely grateful to have found Future.
James Nelson
9 months ago
The boxing club is awesome! I've been going to the Fitness boxing for 9 months - it's made a huge positive impact in my life (fitness, weight loss, good stress outlet). The coaches are very knowledgeable and build you up while consistently challenging you. The facility has great equipment and is clean and well maintained. The owner and coaches do a great job setting a culture where people are friendly, respectful, and focus on training hard safely.
Connor Polk
10 months ago
My son has been doing boxing with Coach Ryan and Coach Rashad for almost a year now, and I could not recommend this place enough. The coaches are genuine and passionate about what they teach, and my son looks forward to going to class every day. They pack the classes with all kinds of different training, and I have seen a huge improvement in my son and all of the kids here. I would absolutely recommend the kids boxing classes to anyone.
Nicholas Skipper
4 months ago
Goin on month number 3 in the competition boxing side. I’ve developed a passion I didn’t know I could have. The team is awesome with athletes of all levels committed to themselves and the group.
Rylee Noe
9 months ago
I’ve been boxing with Coach Ryan for about six months now, and I can’t recommend it enough. He’s great at what he does—highly skilled, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about helping everyone improve. Each class is structured and challenging, tailored to meet you at your skill level while remaining accessible to beginners. I was intimidated to start boxing with no prior experience, and now it’s one of the best parts of my week. The facility itself is exceptional, and the community you train with makes it even better!
fitness_centerAmenities
Contact
6772 Kilowatt Cir, Blacklick, OH 43004, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Rashad Scott
Boxing Coach
Tri-State Golden Gloves Champion
Decorated amateur boxer with 20+ years coaching. Emphasizes discipline, fundamentals, and mental toughness.
Maxwell Metzger
Combat Coach
Professional MMA Fighter
Coaches for 3 years. Focuses on developing individual fighting styles and building confidence.
Ryan Nusbaum
Combat & Performance Coach
USA Boxing Coach, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
20+ years coaching experience. Focuses on technical precision and performance-based development.
Mark Dankow
Performance & Youth Coach
Former Division I Wrestler (University of Michigan), CrossFit Level 2
15+ years coaching. Focuses on movement mechanics, strength, and improving quality of life.