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Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing - Downtown Jersey City

4.7 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Jersey City, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–14) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ffmanj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (201) 706-2201

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 PM
Tuesday 3–8:30 PM
Wednesday 3–8:30 PM
Thursday 3–8:30 PM
Friday 3–6:30 PM
Saturday 9 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 Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing - Downtown Jersey City, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 45 mentions

“My son has been attending Family Fitness for nearly three years now and over this timespan he has greatly transformed due to the assistance of Family Fitness!”

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🤜 Sparring 3 mentions

“They look forward to the regular junior classes as well as the BBC sparring and weapons class on Fridays and Saturdays.”

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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 Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing - Downtown Jersey City — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“What I love most about Family Fitness is that they teach real fighting and self defense techniques, like in MMA.”

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🥋 Karate 14 mentions

“My two daughters have been attending Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing for a year now, and the improvement I’ve seen in both of them is absolutely astonishing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“What I love most about Family Fitness is that they teach real fighting and self defense techniques, like in MMA.”

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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 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I’ve seen real change in my kids: more confidence, more calm, and a spark in their eyes that tells me they know they’re growing.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Watching Petra bow to Master Mike as she received her belt - there was something quietly beautiful and deeply respectful in that moment.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 8 mentions

“Their confidence has skyrocketed, and they’ve learned how to protect themselves and stand their ground—all while using their skills with respect and discipline.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 28 mentions

“My two daughters have been attending Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing for a year now, and the improvement I’ve seen in both of them is absolutely astonishing.”

From the reviews

My 5 year old son is a member of Family Fitness K and really enjoys going to class as he learns new techniques every session. He has been going for a few months now and is currently a black and white belt. Not only are the sessions great but the staff here are wonderful!

★★★★★ — Carmen, May 2018

The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. But some secrets are too good to keep. Family Fitness Karate in downtown Jersey City has become a quiet anchor in our week - a place where my two children are learning discipline, focus, and a kind of strength that isn’t loud but runs deep.

★★★★★ — Maria, Jun 2025

Great martial arts instructors! Very professional! Have no regrets I enrolled my kid. Now he has better confidence, and is learning a lot as far as defending himself is concerned. Family Fitness Karate & kickboxing had its way in instilling discipline in my kid.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Feb 2019

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Family Fitness MMA. My daughters, ages 6 and 3, are enrolled at the downtown location in the little dragons program and we are totally in love with it. Master Mike and his team of teachers is warm but firm with the kids.

★★★★☆ — Shehnaaz, Feb 2019

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Your first kickboxing class at Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing - Downtown Jersey City

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 Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing - Downtown Jersey City

414 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ07302

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