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Cheng's Martial Arts School
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania
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 5–6) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 chengsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 610-622-5260
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is one of the best martial arts schools with programs for children, handicapped, women, and people with all levels of physical fitness!”
“This is one of the best martial arts schools with programs for children, handicapped, women, and people with all levels of physical fitness!”
“Cheng's Martial Arts combine Karate training, weapons training, sparring, and self-defense.”
“They also have a Karate Team for the students willing to participate in tournaments.”
Other martial arts here
“My son enrolled in Cheng’s Martial Arts School and he is very enthusiastic about learning karate here.”
“Cheng's Martial Arts combine Karate training, weapons training, sparring, and self-defense.”
What members say
“Karate truly has been a life changing experience to me, and has made a positive impact in my children's lives. My kids love all the classes.”
“They also have a Karate Team for the students willing to participate in tournaments.”
“The School focus is not only on teaching Karate techniques but also on instilling values such as respect, setting and keeping goals, self-confidence, and resilience.”
“I'm so glad we made the choice of practicing TaeKwonDo, and feel very lucky to have found the good people at Cheng's.”
From the reviews
This is a fantastic Karate school with amazing instructors. I love this place. Totally family environment. Run by the Cheng family, under Master Paul Cheng's leadership with the help of his wife Mrs. Kathy, and his children Mr. Josh and Ms. Jade, both black belts.
I've been studying TaeKwonDo at Cheng's Martial Arts for several years now. Cheng's is not the closest dojo to my home, but I would never consider anyone else. They have a wonderful approach of helping students grow at their own speed with a good mix of discipline and encouragement.
My son enrolled in Cheng’s Martial Arts School and he is very enthusiastic about learning karate here. Instructors are very caring and pay attention to the need of the students. From the waiting area parents can keep eye on how their kids are doing.
I visited Cheng’s Martial Arts School today for a free one day trial. My daughter was super shy but observant of what the sensei was teaching. Sensei Cheng gave me a chance to get on the mat to help calm her anxiety. Towards the end of the class she began to kick on her own.
New to kickboxing? Start at Cheng's Martial Arts School
Cheng's Martial Arts School 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 Cheng's Martial Arts School
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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