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The best kickboxing gyms in New Jersey

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 22,800 reviews of New Jersey gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real kickboxing gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Strategic Combat Academy, kickboxing gym in Old Bridge, NJ

#1 Strategic Combat Academy

5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews · Old Bridge, NJ

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Cardio kickboxing Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnerskiller cardio workout

Upbeat gym offering mixed martial arts classes for all ages, including kickboxing, Muay Thai & more.

“Best gym in the area thus far!!! First of all, great atmosphere; positive energy all around, respectful community, and a devotion for development and growth I have not experienced …” — Michael

Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, kickboxing gym in Westwood, NJ

#2 Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews · Westwood, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersstrong kids program

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself. I met with Coach Pete and immediatel…” — Liana

Amerikick Princeton, kickboxing gym in Lawrenceville, NJ

#3 Amerikick Princeton

5 ★★★★★ 321 reviews · Lawrenceville, NJ

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersstrong kids program

“Our family is incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and kindness we have received from everyone at AmeriKick Princeton. From the moment we connected with the school, …” — Dana

RR Martial Arts Academy - Long Branch Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, kickboxing gym in West Long Branch, NJ

#4 RR Martial Arts Academy - Long Branch Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews · West Long Branch, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersstrong kids program

“Professor Rodolfo is a wold class BJJ instructor.3 DEGREE BLACK BELT in Real bjj ,MMA FIGHTER ,MUY THAI INSTRUCTOR. He also a great peoples person that he can identify everyone wea…” — Neftali

Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts, kickboxing gym in Moorestown, NJ

#5 Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews · Moorestown, NJ

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnerskiller cardio workout

“My experience has been nothing but positive since I have begun training at Strikezone since November 2025. As someone who formerly trained within Karate many years ago, I was at fi…” — Cody

Ambition Martial Arts of Matawan / Old bridge, kickboxing gym in Matawan, NJ

#6 Ambition Martial Arts of Matawan / Old bridge

5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews · Matawan, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

“This is a wonderful Dojo that tailors to a large variety of different learners and uses fun and engaging methods to implement proper techniques in a structured, yet relaxed atmosph…” — Yelena

Korean Tiger Studios, kickboxing gym in Fort Lee, NJ

#7 Korean Tiger Studios

5 ★★★★★ 257 reviews · Fort Lee, NJ

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

“First off, shoutout to Coach Jun, Ronnie, Gary, Edgar, Olivia, and Ivan for being so welcoming from my very first class!! I just started two weeks ago and it has been an amazing ex…” — Songyee

Budo Full Range Martial Arts, kickboxing gym in Voorhees Township, NJ

#8 Budo Full Range Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 257 reviews · Voorhees Township, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersstrong kids programbuilds confidence & relieves stress

“I absolutely love it here! Both of my children truly look up to and admire their Budo coaches and I couldn't ask for better role models. All of the coaches are amazing with the kid…” — Rachel

RockBox Fitness Watchung, kickboxing gym in Watchung, NJ

#9 RockBox Fitness Watchung

4.7 ★★★★★ 288 reviews · Watchung, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons Cardio kickboxing Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Cardio-focused, boxing-based, fitness studio featuring challenging classes as well as personal training and kickboxing.

“After a year of being cancer-free, due to the effect of the chemotherapy treatments, my arms had lost strength, I could not hold anything in my hands, much less exert force, recomm…” — Gabriela

CKO Kickboxing North Brunswick, kickboxing gym in North Brunswick Township, NJ

#10 CKO Kickboxing North Brunswick

4.9 ★★★★★ 225 reviews · North Brunswick Township, NJ

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Cardio kickboxing Affiliated expert, motivating coachingwelcoming to beginnersfun, high-energy classes

Workout, kickboxing chain featuring heavy bags and classes with instructors who provide support, training and motivation.

“Cko North Brunswick is great! The instructors actually care to get to know you and they truly make class fun. Everyone is so welcoming here. The workouts are intense and I have yet…” — Jennifer

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