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Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bound Brook, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alexwilkiemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 748-1580
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 1:30–5 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend for anyone, especially with school age children suffering from lack of confidence.”
“Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!”
Other martial arts here
“Been going off and on for 4 years now, this place is the best MMA Gym you'll find.”
“Best place to go to learn Jiu Jitsu, Alex is a great guy and you learn a lot of ways to defend yourself.”
“Many schools teach martial arts, some teach "self-defense", but few teach applied self defense.”
What members say
“Al is a great instructor and everyone is very nice and supportive.”
“Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!”
“Great class the instructors were awesome helping with self defense, with great knowledge.”
“it’s a great workout, and great training & conditioning.”
“Highly recommend for anyone, especially with school age children suffering from lack of confidence.”
“Even the people there are helpful and knowledgeable, you won't find a more supportive group of people than those at Wilkie's.”
From the reviews
Honestly I did not have high or low expectations at all coming here. I had vero little knowledge on Jiu Jitsu. But I will say, I’m the girliest a girl could get, and have never done anything like that in my life. I’m perky and ask many questions and take a while to understand things.
Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!). Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Whether you want to take you time and learn, or push yourself to the max, this is the place for you. Changed my life for ever, I will never stop training here.
I have been going here for a little over a month now and every time I go I’m very excited and leave very happy. Al is a great instructor and everyone is very nice and supportive. I learn new things in every class.
Great class the instructors were awesome helping with self defense, with great knowledge. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to another martial arts class.
New to kickboxing? Start at Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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