United We Train: The Heartbeat of Edge Fitness LLC

More Than a Gym: The Heart Behind Edge Fitness LLC

Josh Tufte
Josh Tufte
6
 min read
August 7, 2025
More Than a Gym: The Heart Behind Edge Fitness LLC

More Than a Gym: The Heart Behind Edge Fitness LLC

At Edge Fitness LLC, our mission is simple—but deeply personal:

To empower our community to live healthy and secure lives through world-class fitness and martial arts classes.

But behind that mission is something even more meaningful—a family that truly loves this community.

We’re not a faceless franchise. We’re a father and son team—Kevin (AKA Old Geezer) and Josh—who started this gym back in 2016 in High Point with one goal in mind: to make a difference.

Fitness and martial arts didn’t just change our bodies—they changed our lives. They gave us confidence, discipline, clarity, and purpose. And we knew we couldn’t keep that to ourselves. We had to share it.

So we opened Edge Fitness with a vision: to bring people together, help them grow stronger in every way, and remind them that transformation—real transformation—is possible.

And we’ve seen it.

We’ve watched lives turn around.
We’ve seen relationships heal and blossom.
We’ve witnessed physical ailments improve through dedication and movement.
We’ve seen kids with learning disabilities turn obstacles into stepping stones—finding confidence, focus, and pride through martial arts.

These aren’t just stories—they’re miracles.
And here’s the truth: those same miracles can happen in your life, too.

We provide the space. The classes. The equipment. The training.
You bring the hard work and unbending will.
Together, that combination can change everything.

What Unites Us Makes Us Stronger

The world gives us plenty of reasons to focus on what divides us. But at Edge, we choose a different way.

We believe in unity through shared purpose.
Here, you’ll find people from all backgrounds, belief systems, cultures, and walks of life. We may look different, sound different, and come from different stories—but we show up for the same reason:

To become better. To grow. To fight for the life we want.

Edge is where a mom getting back on her feet trains beside a young athlete chasing a dream. Where veterans, college students, business owners, and teenagers lift each other up—literally and emotionally. Where handshakes turn into hugs, and workouts turn into family.

We Train the Whole Person: Mind. Body. Spirit.

Yes, we train hard. But we don’t stop at muscles and cardio.

We believe in building people up from the inside out.
We help kids find focus, adults find peace, and families find strength.
We want our members to feel confident, capable, and connected—not just in the gym, but in every area of life.

When you walk through our doors, you’re stepping into a culture that values accountability, encouragement, growth, and grace.

Rooted in Family, Driven by Purpose

Edge Fitness LLC was built on faith, sweat, and an unshakable belief in people. We’ve never been interested in building a business just to pay the bills—we’ve always been about building people.

This gym reflects who we are. It reflects what we believe.
And more importantly, it reflects who we believe you can become.

You don’t have to be the strongest, fastest, or most experienced.
You just have to be willing. Willing to show up. To push through. To believe in yourself—maybe for the first time in a long time.

A Call to Unity

Now more than ever, our community needs to see what’s possible when people come together.

Let’s show Kernersville, High Point, and beyond what it looks like when a group of people who look different, talk differently, believe differently, and come from different places, cultures, and countries choose to unite in a common pursuit.

Let’s come together in the name of health.
In the name of support.
In the name of real, lasting community.

Edge Fitness is more than just a gym. It’s a movement of unity, strength, and transformation.

If you’re ready for more than just a workout—if you’re looking for a place to be seen, supported, and challenged—then you’re already one of us.

The miracles we’ve witnessed aren’t behind us—they’re just beginning.
And the next one could be yours.

LIVE ON THE EDGE—TOGETHER.

Ready to put what you’ve learned into action?

Find your fit at Edge Fitness & Combat Arts. Explore our gym, group fitness, and martial arts memberships and start your journey today.

Start Your Membership Here
Josh Tufte

Josh has over 25 years of martial arts experience as well as his CPT and SNS certifications for fitness training.

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