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New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Maple Shade, New Jersey
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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 njmaonline.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 485-6682
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“When I arrived they had Christmas music going for my daughter.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“Last weekend I was invited to a workout/open mat by my buddy Dan.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“They also have a great balanced schedule for BJJ and Muay Thai.”
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“They also have a great balanced schedule for BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“Having relocated for work multiple times, I have had the opportunity to be a student and visitor at several Jiu Jitsu / MMA schools across different regions.”
“Having relocated for work multiple times, I have had the opportunity to be a student and visitor at several Jiu Jitsu / MMA schools across different regions.”
“I asked him some questions about martial arts and what I could do to learn some form of self defense that wasn't as cardio intensive.”
What members say
“Marco and Bill are amazing instructors and you can tell they love what they do.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“Last weekend, I competed in my second local BJJ tournament, and Marco, the head coach, came out to coach and support me.”
“Right from the beginning Marco (The Owner) was super conscious of the situation and made sure to clean the mats thoroughly.”
“I signed up for a free class and having no martial arts experience I was nervous, but instantly felt welcomed the moment | arrived.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
From the reviews
I signed up for a free class and having no martial arts experience I was nervous, but instantly felt welcomed the moment | arrived. Marco was there to personally greet me, shake my hand and walk me through what the class would look like.
Best martial arts gym in the area. Classes are taught in a challenging manner and you will feel your progress. Everyone at this gym has great work ethic and genuinely wants to help with whatever your goals may be. Marco Perazzo and his team are very skilled and experienced in their teaching methods of martial arts.
Quick answer - NJMA is a great place to train. The head instructor, Marco, is super friendly and focused on a great experience. Bill, the second instructor, is super passionate and makes the training extra fun.
Last weekend I was invited to a workout/open mat by my buddy Dan. If you ever meet Dan you will know he is coming as the solar eclipse begins and he blocks out the sun as he arrives. Given his size and the place being an MMA gym I was a bit cautious going in.
New to kickboxing? Start at New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
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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