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Kickside Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 15) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kicksidema.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (908) 336-8409

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–2 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 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 Kickside Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 34 mentions

“Because of their guidance, I have watched my children’s confidence grow not just in tournaments and testing, but in their everyday life as well.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Because of their guidance, I have watched my children’s confidence grow not just in tournaments and testing, but in their everyday life as well.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Class sizes are not overcrowded and the instructors provide one on one help and guidance when needed.”

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

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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“My son has been learning Taekwondo here, and the transformation we’ve seen in him has been truly amazing.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Because of their guidance, I have watched my children’s confidence grow not just in tournaments and testing, but in their everyday life as well.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Because of their guidance, I have watched my children’s confidence grow not just in tournaments and testing, but in their everyday life as well.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“It was a difficult moment, and it would have been easy to leave.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 13 mentions

“They create a positive and disciplined environment where kids not only learn martial arts techniques but also build confidence, focus, and respect.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“What began as a challenge quickly became a passion because of the supportive community, expert instruction, and motivating atmosphere this school provides.”

From the reviews

My children began their journey at Kickside in 2017. When my oldest was still a white belt, he wanted to quit. It was a difficult moment, and it would have been easy to leave. The instructors did not let him give up. Ms. Reed encouraged him with patience and consistency, and we worked together to help him push forward.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Dec 2025

My family has trained at Kickside Martial Arts for over 7 years. Three of us have earned a black belt and the youngest has just begun her martial arts journey. The class schedule offers great flexibility for our busy schedule. We can attend classes in the Hillsborough, Montgomery, or Branchburg locations.

★★★★★ — Kathleen, Jan 2024

We have had such a wonderful experience at kickside martial arts. My son is on the autism spectrum, and from the very beginning the instructors truly met him where he is. They are patient, understanding, and incredibly encouraging, taking the time to help him learn at his own pace while still motivating him to grow.

★★★★★ — Tna, Jan 2026

We are extremely happy with our experience at Kickside Martial Arts! My son has been learning Taekwondo here, and the transformation we’ve seen in him has been truly amazing.

★★★★★ — Nisheeth, Mar 2026

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Your first kickboxing class at Kickside 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 Kickside Martial Arts

378 S Branch Rd Building 1, Suite 4, Hillsborough Township, NJ08844

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