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.
#1 Strategic Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews · Old Bridge, NJ
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
#2 Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews · Westwood, NJ
“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
#3 Amerikick Princeton
5 ★★★★★ 321 reviews · Lawrenceville, NJ
“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
#4 RR Martial Arts Academy - Long Branch Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews · West Long Branch, NJ
“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
#5 Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews · Moorestown, NJ
“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
#6 Ambition Martial Arts of Matawan / Old bridge
5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews · Matawan, NJ
“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
#7 Korean Tiger Studios
5 ★★★★★ 257 reviews · Fort Lee, NJ
“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
#8 Budo Full Range Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 257 reviews · Voorhees Township, NJ
“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
#9 RockBox Fitness Watchung
4.7 ★★★★★ 288 reviews · Watchung, NJ
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
#10 CKO Kickboxing North Brunswick
4.9 ★★★★★ 225 reviews · North Brunswick Township, NJ
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