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Delaware Dragon Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Newark, Delaware

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Plan your first class

  • 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 4–7) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule delawaredragonma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 302-453-8575

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–7 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–1:30 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 Delaware Dragon Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 14 mentions

“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Now he is in high school with friends and is learning more and more how to handle the world around him.”

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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 Delaware Dragon Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“It's great that for older kids and adults, there is an opportunity to branch out to other disciplines such as BJJ and Muay Thai; something I may take them up on myself.”

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🥋 Karate

“The 30 min classes are perfect and they are building self confidence along with burning energy and learning the basics of karate and martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It's because they take it seriously and teach me all kinds of self defense.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“Great coaches and atmosphere for kids to learn martial arts and develop their confidence.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“The classes are a great workout and help build muscle and stamina.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“All 3 of my kids have been going for few years now & love seeing their skills growing.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“The 30 min classes are perfect and they are building self confidence along with burning energy and learning the basics of karate and martial arts.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“My family and I are forever grateful for services offered to Jordan.”

From the reviews

Great place. My 5 year old goes here, and we both love it. Great instructors, excellent curriculum, and a nice facility. I appreciate the instructors teaching not only martial arts, but also work ethic, mental focus, attention to detail, and respect for instructors and students.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jan 2023

Master Sean and Master Becca make learning Jiu-jitsu fun for my son. He looks forward to each practice in a great atmosphere with instructors who care and want to see him succeed!

★★★★★ — Nr, Feb 2020

Great environment and caring instructors. All 3 of my kids have been going for few years now & love seeing their skills growing.

★★★★★ — Mike, Nov 2022

I've wanted to train in martial arts since I was a kid, and I finally have had the opportunity at Delaware Dragon. It would be hard for an experience to live up to expectations like that, but Delaware Dragon has exceeded them. The instructors are excellent; even guest instructors are top-notch.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Apr 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Delaware Dragon Martial Arts

Delaware Dragon 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Delaware Dragon 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 Delaware Dragon Martial Arts

106 Louviers Dr, Newark, DE19711

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