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North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes

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 (ages 4–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 njmmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 300-0508

Hours

Monday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 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 North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 11 mentions

“I trained BJJ with Garrett and friends for 7 years and now my daughter trains there.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“Expert coaches who teach proper technique and form, provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere, and offer effective, challenging workouts for all skill levels .”

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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 North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Best place to train MMA in the area!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“I started training a little later in life, 34, with no background in anything like bjj or Kickboxing.”

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🥋 Karate

“After several years of training Karate, I wanted to try something else.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It has taught him discipline, respect, and most of all, 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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“NJMMA has amazing coaches and has built a community that makes everyone feel welcome.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Being brand new at anything can be intimidating, especially as an adult, but as soon as I started my first class I knew this place would be great.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and you will be having great workouts while learning martial arts and how to defend yourself!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 13 mentions

“Expert coaches who teach proper technique and form, provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere, and offer effective, challenging workouts for all skill levels .”

From the reviews

This is a great place to train. BJJ, Kickboxing, however you want to fight, they've got you covered. Instructors are great and the other students make you feel at home. My wife trains as well, so if you're a woman, don't be afraid to stop in and check it out.

★★★★★ — Clinton, Jul 2019

Best place to train MMA in the area! The instructors are very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and you will be having great workouts while learning martial arts and how to defend yourself! Love NJMMAA!

★★★★★ — Devin, Jan 2014

We love NJMMA! it's such an awesome community with great instructors and a great atmosphere. There are kids classes and adult classes. You will feel part of the community the moment you start!

★★★★★ — Bridget, May 2024

After several years of training Karate, I wanted to try something else. After speaking with a long time friend about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as Kickboxing, he said he had been training at a school in the area, North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy.

★★★★★ — William, Jan 2014

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New to kickboxing? Start at North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy

North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts 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 North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy

725 NJ-15, Lake Hopatcong, NJ07849

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