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CKO Kickboxing Maplewood
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Maplewood, New Jersey
Part of CKO Kickboxing
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.
Martial arts studio offering group kickboxing classes for beginners and advanced levels.
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ckokickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-981-0599
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“It’s fast paced and full body, the bag serves as a resistance so it’s conditioning as well.”
“Great vibe, clear instruction, varied music, super clean, friendly-friendly-friendly, people of all ages / genders / fitness levels (beginners, don't be intimidated - it's a blast!”
“I had done a fair amount of Muay Thai in the past and wanted to get back in to it so I gave CKO a try.”
Other martial arts here
“I had done a fair amount of Muay Thai in the past and wanted to get back in to it so I gave CKO a try.”
What members say
“Great vibe, clear instruction, varied music, super clean, friendly-friendly-friendly, people of all ages / genders / fitness levels (beginners, don't be intimidated - it's a blast!”
“Super fun, a great workout, and won’t break the bank.”
“It’s fast paced and full body, the bag serves as a resistance so it’s conditioning as well.”
“Great vibe, clear instruction, varied music, super clean, friendly-friendly-friendly, people of all ages / genders / fitness levels (beginners, don't be intimidated - it's a blast!”
“This workout is definitely worth the money but more importantly, great, friendly staff and even other participants are friendly and helpful.”
“They make sure everyone feels welcomed and empowered !”
From the reviews
Don't be intimidated by the fogged-up front windows! A good workout lies ahead inside. I like that you can go at your totally own pace. Having your own bag gives you a totally customized workout.
I always hate getting myself to CKO Maplewood, but once I am there I love every bit of it and always walk out on cloud nine!!! The teachers are great, they keep the classes ever evolving, which is nice so it never feels routine. The facility itself is super clean and well run.
Love CKO Maplewood! Great vibe, clear instruction, varied music, super clean, friendly-friendly-friendly, people of all ages / genders / fitness levels (beginners, don't be intimidated - it's a blast!), both advanced and newbies will be challenged to go at their own pace.
Absolutely LOVE CKO Maplewood ! Awesome place to workout, friendly staff. They make sure everyone feels welcomed and empowered ! Always look forward to going to class.
New to kickboxing? Start at CKO Kickboxing Maplewood
CKO Kickboxing Maplewood 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 CKO Kickboxing Maplewood
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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