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Mindset Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Nutley, New Jersey

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes 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
  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 mindsetma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 303-6934

Hours

Monday 12–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 8–10:30 AM
Saturday 9 AM–2 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 Mindset Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“My daughter and son have been training for over two years and I love watching them push themselves as well as others during their sessions.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“All accredited to his teachings, encouragement, and most importantly, his respect for all levels of students (from kids to novice adults).”

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🥊 Boxing

“He is extremely knowledgeable in just about any combat sport and has decades of insights and experience practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, etc.”

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

🥊 Boxing

“He is extremely knowledgeable in just about any combat sport and has decades of insights and experience practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I highly recommend Mindset Martial Arts, Sensei Fabian, and the community of martial artists that he fosters — you won’t find a better MMA school in Nutley!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“He is extremely knowledgeable in just about any combat sport and has decades of insights and experience practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, etc.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Since becoming a member of Mindset, I've certainly gained the skills and confidence necessary to practice self defense both on and off the mat.”

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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 4 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“All accredited to his teachings, encouragement, and most importantly, his respect for all levels of students (from kids to novice adults).”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“Since becoming a member of Mindset, I've certainly gained the skills and confidence necessary to practice self defense both on and off the mat.”

From the reviews

Mindset is by far the best place we have ever brought our son Noah to. He is on spectrum and Sensai Fabien is very patient with all the kiddos. My son is doing techniques I never thought he would. Love to watch him grappling on floor and gaining more and more confidence as he goes. We will be part of MINDSET for life!!

★★★★★ — Johanna, Nov 2025

Sensei Fabian of Mindset Martial Arts is the real deal! He always brings that positive energy and professionalism, even at his 6AM classes...in all seasons!!! He is extremely knowledgeable in just about any combat sport and has decades of insights and experience practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,…

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2025

Sensei Fabian does an incredible job engaging and encouraging his students. It is impressive to watch him differentiate instruction based on belt levels. My daughter and son have been training for over two years and I love watching them push themselves as well as others during their sessions.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Nov 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mindset Martial Arts

Mindset Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Mindset 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 Mindset Martial Arts

263 Hillside Ave, Nutley, NJ07110

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