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Jax Kickboxing Academy

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Orange Park, Florida

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons New

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  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Phone +1 904-375-1257

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday 5–8:30 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 Jax Kickboxing Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 8 mentions

“They offer both Muay Thai and a HIIT-style kickboxing class, so you can choose whether you want to focus more on technique or get in an intense, high-energy workout—or both.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“The workouts were effective and beginner friendly, the staff was very welcoming, and the coach stayed attentive and supportive throughout.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I’ve known Najeeb for 3 years from another boxing gym and was so excited when he opened his buisness!”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Najeeb is an excellent teacher whether you want HIIT boxing classes for cardio/ strength, Muay Thai for technique, or private sessions that will kick your ass.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“They offer both Muay Thai and a HIIT-style kickboxing class, so you can choose whether you want to focus more on technique or get in an intense, high-energy workout—or both.”

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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 Jax Kickboxing Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I’ve known Najeeb for 3 years from another boxing gym and was so excited when he opened his buisness!”

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🏟️ MMA

“Najeeb is very experienced with muay thai, kickboxing, and MMA.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Not only will you sweat but you will also learn practical 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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The workouts were effective and beginner friendly, the staff was very welcoming, and the coach stayed attentive and supportive throughout.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 7 mentions

“They offer both Muay Thai and a HIIT-style kickboxing class, so you can choose whether you want to focus more on technique or get in an intense, high-energy workout—or both.”

💦 killer cardio workout 6 mentions

“Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions
🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“The workouts were effective and beginner friendly, the staff was very welcoming, and the coach stayed attentive and supportive throughout.”

From the reviews

Amazing place awesome owner! Coach Najeeb has done an amazing job with my son teaching him the skills he needs for kickboxing and Muay Thai and also having a great workout program integrated into it!!! This place is a must for anyone interested in martial arts or just getting a great workout!!

★★★★★ — James, Apr 2026

BEST kickboxing spot in Jacksonville, hands down. Najeeb brings a ton of experience and has so many tricks up his sleeve. Whether you’re trying to get fit or actually learn how to defend yourself, this is the place to be.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Apr 2026

Love this place. Great cardio and our coach constantly gets us to push ourselves. Technique is extremely important as well. Been a member over a year with no plans to stop

★★★★★ — Genever, May 2026

If you’ve been thinking about trying kickboxing or Muay Thai, I can’t recommend Jax Kickboxing Academy enough. From the moment you walk in, you notice how clean and well-kept the gym is—it’s honestly the cleanest gym I’ve ever been in, which makes a huge difference in how comfortable you feel training there.

★★★★★ — Cynthia, Apr 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Jax Kickboxing Academy

Jax Kickboxing Academy 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 904-375-1257

Your first kickboxing class at Jax Kickboxing 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 Jax Kickboxing Academy

1980 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL32073

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