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Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in New Hartford, New York

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule dojo1mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-404-8406

Hours

Monday 11 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–8:30 pm
Friday 11 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🦵 Muay Thai

“It's perfect for those that want to practice muay thai or brazilian jujitsu!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“My daughter learned so much attending classes.”

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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 Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“It's perfect for those that want to practice muay thai or brazilian jujitsu!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“In my five years of training BJJ while traveling for work, it’s not so common to come across a school where the instruction is competent in smaller towns.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“I’m a blue belt from North Carolina, I was in the area and stopped in on a Saturday and got great instruction and great rolls in.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“I peraonally really enjoy the place, ive been going for about 6 years niw and havent regretes a moment of it”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“Len and his instructors were great, we stopped by for a drop in while visiting family and they were extremely welcoming!”

From the reviews

I ended up training here while passing through town. In my five years of training BJJ while traveling for work, it’s not so common to come across a school where the instruction is competent in smaller towns. But here, it was. Pretty tough students and good instruction.

★★★★★ — Mimi, Apr 2024

Been going there since 2014 and Len Sonia us the best instructor around, guaranteed. Highly recommend you give it a try and gain skills that are invaluable, as well as getting and staying fit.

★★★★★ — Mindy, Oct 2022

Absolutely amazing training facility. Having been involved in many wrestling clinics Over the years I can say without hesitation that the coaching here is second to none. Coach Len humbly provides outstanding technical instruction in a way that can be easily understood by students at various levels of experience.

★★★★★ — Aaron, Aug 2018

Dropped in while in town for work, fabulous training partners,very friendly group and Coach Len is a great instructor. Looking forward to coming back and training with them again.

★★★★★ — Lance, Jul 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy

Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy

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 Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy

3900 Oneida St, New Hartford, NY13413

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