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Fitness Defense
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Sparta, New Jersey
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
- 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 fitnessdefense.fit — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 580-7107
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She works with people of all ages and all levels of fitness.”
“From doing rounds at specific stations like the speed bag to one on one combo moves(which is my favorite).”
Other martial arts here
“Laura is knowledgeable, patient, and flexible, capable of making modifications for anyone who needs it and sharing insight on self defense application.”
What members say
“Also a great workout with an accommodating class schedule and good people.”
“Also a great workout with an accommodating class schedule and good people.”
From the reviews
As a former kickboxing student who studied the sport for 7 years, I find Fitness Defense to be a perfect introduction to kickboxing and a great refresher to former boxers.
Been going here since its opening and I love it! Laura is a great instructor that will take the time to teach you to kick ass and do it right! Also a great workout with an accommodating class schedule and good people. Great time for both men and women and I highly recommend it!
I found my passion for kickboxing at Fitness Defense. Laura is an awesome trainer. She works with people of all ages and all levels of fitness. No pressure, no stigma. The classes are so cool. From doing rounds at specific stations like the speed bag to one on one combo moves(which is my favorite).
New to kickboxing? Start at Fitness Defense
Fitness Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Fitness Defense
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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