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Northeastern Ju Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Women's classes Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • 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
  • 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 nejujitsu.squarespace.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 570-714-3839

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 7:45 am–2 pm
Sunday 2–6 pm

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 Northeastern Ju Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 17 mentions

“The instructor was amazing, he was personable and respectful with the kids, and made my son feel apart of the group INSTANTLY!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“NEJJ is a great gym for both beginners looking to learn martial arts and experienced fighters looking to compete.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“NEJJ is a great gym for both beginners looking to learn martial arts and experienced fighters looking to compete.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Kickboxing along with other elements such as Wrestling, Judo, and others, reshaped the curriculum.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They took their time to work with him one on one to catch him up to speed.”

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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 Northeastern Ju Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Kickboxing along with other elements such as Wrestling, Judo, and others, reshaped the curriculum.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Likewise, a style that was basically hard style Karate and AikiJiu-Jitsu evolved as the rise of MMA exposed what was effective, and what was speculation.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10 mentions

“Likewise, a style that was basically hard style Karate and AikiJiu-Jitsu evolved as the rise of MMA exposed what was effective, and what was speculation.”

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🥋 Karate 7 mentions

“Likewise, a style that was basically hard style Karate and AikiJiu-Jitsu evolved as the rise of MMA exposed what was effective, and what was speculation.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“NEJJ is a great gym that covers most aspects of martial arts from self defense to competition level techniques.”

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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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Richie, who’s the Bjj instructor, is extremely knowledgeable and one of the nicest guys you’ll meet, along with the owner Chuck.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“NEJJ is a great gym for both beginners looking to learn martial arts and experienced fighters looking to compete.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“They occasionally hold movie nights there with pizza & my son loves going to them!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“NEJJ is a great gym for both beginners looking to learn martial arts and experienced fighters looking to compete.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“if you are looking for a new fun, challenging, activity , in a laid back friendly atmosphere i cant recommend Richie and the no gi classes at NEJJ enough!”

From the reviews

Fantastic! I have trained here for years and I have learned more than I could have ever dreamed. I used to think karate was just a bunch of punches and "karate chops", but it is so much more.

★★★★★ — Colleen, Jul 2018

Northeastern Jujitsu is a great place to train bjj. The instructor Richie is amazing teacher and very knowledgeable about bjj. The people that all go there are very nice and friendly. It’s a fun place to train.

★★★★★ — Bill, Dec 2022

I've been training off and on at this location for 23 years. I've known Chuck the entire time. He bought the school from our original instructor, Paul Marsh. It looks nothing like it originally did when I was 13. Both constantly put money back into the school to improve it.

★★★★★ — Pat, Dec 2022

My son has been going to karate, kickboxing & boxing here for over a year & a half & he Loves it! Sensai Chuck is so great with the kids & a wonderful role model. My son was welcomed in with open arms from the very first day. They took their time to work with him one on one to catch him up to speed.

★★★★★ — Sara, Dec 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Northeastern Ju Jitsu

Northeastern Ju Jitsu 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Northeastern Ju Jitsu

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 Northeastern Ju Jitsu

1047 Main St, Swoyersville, PA18704

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