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Carnicella MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Clifton, New Jersey
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $230/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 carnicellamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 752-1932
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensai paul is amazing and caring great with kids.”
“Great MMA gym excellent coach is a motivating environment whether you’re a beginner or experienced this place pushes you to improve every session highly recommend.”
“Set in schedule; may vary due to tournaments.”
“Whether you are going for BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you are going for BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, etc.”
“Great MMA gym excellent coach is a motivating environment whether you’re a beginner or experienced this place pushes you to improve every session highly recommend.”
“Sensi Paul Carnicella a great grappling jujitsu instructer i went there year ago one of my first mma schools his details in grappling is what makes the difference.”
What members say
“Great MMA gym excellent coach is a motivating environment whether you’re a beginner or experienced this place pushes you to improve every session highly recommend.”
“Great MMA gym excellent coach is a motivating environment whether you’re a beginner or experienced this place pushes you to improve every session highly recommend.”
“Set in schedule; may vary due to tournaments.”
“The staff and instructors are both friendly and professional and more than willing to help you understand the technique and how it applies to both the sport and in real life.”
From the reviews
I was fortunate enough to meet Sensei Paul and a few of the fighters from Carnicella MMA back in 2017.…Paul and the guys invited me to come train at the gym and while I had an athletic background I had no martial arts training. Despite my initial apprehension, I figured why not give it a try.
The review by "Jeffrey Hines" is both false and an unwarranted attack by someone who has no understanding of the sport or environment. I have been a proud member of Carnicella MMA for over a decade.
My son started here in 2009. Currently moved to this location since we moved to California. We revisited now and still a friendly non political environment with skilked Jiu-Jitsu instructors. Small academy but worth joining. Extremely dedicated students and leaders.
Sensei/Professor - Paul Carnicella - is a great instructor in the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coming from the lineage of Master Edson Carvalho -He’s a dedicated Instructor, teaching kids, to adults it’s all love to Sensei he loves what he does you can see it in his ethics his teachings and his demeanor.
New to kickboxing? Start at Carnicella MMA
Carnicella MMA 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Carnicella MMA
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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