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Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Riverton, New Jersey
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
- 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 placeofpeacebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (609) 326-3828
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8–11 AM |
The classes they run
“We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher.”
“Excellent atmosphere for beginners through professional.”
“A great place for beginners or striving competitors!”
Other martial arts here
“I had such a great experience at Place of Peace BJJ, they offer a variety of different classes catering to all work schedules and skill levels.”
What members say
“Dez is an amazing Jiu Jitsu instructor and super knowledgeable at his craft!”
“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”
“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”
From the reviews
We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher. My daughter has mild Cerebral Palsy and he was so amazing with her!!
Dez is an excellent instructor for all experience ranges!!! He’s a great teacher, practitioner and representation of BJJ. He’s passionate about helping bjj, his students and athletes. His insight and dedication shines through in everything he touches. It’s a joy to know him as a man and an honor to train with him.
I had such a great experience at Place of Peace BJJ, they offer a variety of different classes catering to all work schedules and skill levels. Craig & Dez made my introduction to jiu jitsu a safe and pleasant experience, thank you!
What a beautiful gym! Something special for sure! Des is constantly bringing in high level instruction as well as looking for it himself! A great place for beginners or striving competitors!
New to kickboxing? Start at Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
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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