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Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule cherryhillacademyofmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (856) 904-8466

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 AM–12:30 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 Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“BONUS: they also offer kickboxing classes, which are an amazing full-body workout!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 10 mentions

“My son has been training under Master Joe and the team, and the experience has been truly outstanding.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, the curriculum is thoughtfully structured to challenge and inspire at every level.”

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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 Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“From kicking to punching to self defense patterns and more the instructors are all amazing at teaching and breaking down concepts to all students”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, the curriculum is thoughtfully structured to challenge and inspire at every level.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“He has not only built an excellent physique and earned his red belt in Thaikondo but also developed confidence, focus, and discipline that show in his daily life.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“If you are looking for a safe place where you & your family can stay fit, learn cool moves and have tons of fun then you are at the right place!”

From the reviews

Name: Lorenzo I love this new place! Really hope that I get my black belt on My Birthday! Would really enjoy it and make my birthday one to remember and say " I got my black belt on my birthday!" Master Joe and All of the Instructors have been a huge help and I appreciate it a ton.

★★★★★ — Mr, Oct 2025

My kid started after COVID at age 4 in the dragon class (the young kids). He is now ready to move on to the beginners class after 4 years with this set of instructors. They taught the young kids how to focus, self determination, confidence, and most importantly, they do teach some self defense.

★★★★★ — V, May 2025

One of the best Martial Arts programs in South Jersey. Excellent training for children and adults at all levels. BONUS: they also offer kickboxing classes, which are an amazing full-body workout!! The instructors are so patient and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Donna, May 2025

I have been training with Master Mertz and his amazing team of instructors for a long time. I'm so excited to see him start his own independent school, and it's great to see all of the same people along with him - that speaks volumes!

★★★★★ — Ja, Apr 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts

Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts 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 Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts

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 Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts

219-R Haddonfield-Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ08034

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