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9Round kickboxing gym coming soon to Georgetown
9Round kickboxing is located at 950 W. University Ave., Ste. 203, Georgetown. (Courtesy 9Round)
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9Round kickboxing gym plans to open a Georgetown location late this November. The gym's 30-minute kickboxing circuit routine offers a full-body workout with a trainer and without scheduled class times. The business will be located at 950 W. University Ave., Ste. 203, Georgetown. 512-677-6654. www.9round.com/fitness/w-university-ave-georgetown-tx
By Ali Linan
Ali Linan began covering Georgetown for Community Impact Newspaper in 2018. Her reporting focuses on education and Williamson County. Ali hails from El Paso and graduated from Syracuse University in 2017.
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