Making Members Stronger, Physically and Mentally. Those aren’t just words on paper, they’re words we live by. Our mission at 9Round is. Making members stronger in 30 minutes, physically and mentally. We’re dedicated to enriching people’s lives through our kickboxing fitness program, and our team is the most important part of making our mission a reality. About 9Round. 9Round was founded in 2008 by Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson, a World Kickboxing C...