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AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ

4.6 ★★★★★ 192 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Union, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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 (ages 4–16) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule allstarbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 908-341-1131

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“We're delighted to say that both my sons and I plan on being loyal members here for the foreseeable future.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“I love their women’s only class and the community that the facility provides.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The variety of classes and training options ensures there's something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Allstar has great coaches who want you to succeed and level up whether you are a novice, seasoned competitor, or hobbiest.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“AllStar MMA is an outstanding facility with top-tier instruction for all ages.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“Would highly recommend great vibes Jiu-jitsu is great alot of highly skill guys Been coming here since 2021.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 192 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The variety of classes and training options ensures there's something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“The environment is outstanding: welcoming, supportive, and high-energy, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fighter.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“From the moment I walked through the door, I knew I was in for an exceptional fitness experience.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“He has so much more confidence because of muy Thai and comes out of each class so happy and energized.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always ready to offer guidance and encouragement to help me achieve my goals.”

From the reviews

As a 40-year-old father with two sons, aged six and 12, we've been regulars at this gym for over three months, and our experience has been nothing short of amazing! We're absolutely hooked. The instructors here are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also have the warmest and friendliest disposition.

★★★★★ — Jacob, Oct 2023

I cannot recommend AllStar highly enough! From the moment I walked through the door, I knew I was in for an exceptional fitness experience. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always ready to offer guidance and encouragement to help me achieve my goals.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Mar 2024

I highly recommend AllStar Martial Arts - I have been a student of BJJ since December 2023. Instructors are highly professional and I am enjoying my journey in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Dennis Hepworth

★★★★★ — Dennis, Mar 2026

All-Star MMA is hands down one of the best gyms I've ever trained at. The instruction is absolutely top-tier. Every coach brings serious knowledge, passion, and attention to detail that elevates everyone on the mats.

★★★★★ — Thomas, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ

AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ

1166 W Chestnut St, Union, NJ07083

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