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Primal Jym
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hamilton Township, 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
- 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
- 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 primaljym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-915-0212
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–4 pm |
The classes they run
“I don’t personally attend the gym, but I’m there often whether it’s to take my daughter, watch her participate in sparring events, or see both her and my wife training.”
“I don’t personally attend the gym, but I’m there often whether it’s to take my daughter, watch her participate in sparring events, or see both her and my wife training.”
“), your availability (morning, daytime, evening), your style (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, combatives, ++) Primal has something for you.”
“), your availability (morning, daytime, evening), your style (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, combatives, ++) Primal has something for you.”
“The Warrior Fit strength and conditioning class is taught by Coach Vicki and Coach Aidan.”
“Honestly, I can't talk about beginner because I came in in okay shape, but being here taught me how to spare and sharpen up my boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“), your availability (morning, daytime, evening), your style (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, combatives, ++) Primal has something for you.”
“), your availability (morning, daytime, evening), your style (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, combatives, ++) Primal has something for you.”
What members say
“He's a great instructor that teaches in a simplistic manner.”
“Honestly, I can't talk about beginner because I came in in okay shape, but being here taught me how to spare and sharpen up my boxing.”
“Coach Ron was always patient with me helping me with my basic boxing moves and Coach V always brought the energy and encouragement, she made condition so much fun!”
“About eight months after I first stumbled upon Primal, I am grateful to say I have dropped 40 pounds and feel I am in the best shape of my life!”
“To be honest, it's super friendly and VERY efficient with both weight loss and skill training.”
“If competition is what you want, they can prepare you for that effectively.”
From the reviews
I walked in to Primal Gym in September 2018 about a good 30 pounds overweight, someone who was not confident in himself, and someone who so badly wanted to change his life for the better, but couldn't just get out of his own way. As a fan of boxing, I came across Primal Gym through an online search.
I have trained with Jim for a number of years, and I recommend that you give Primal Jym a try. Whether you are just beginning or have been training for a while, you won’t be disappointed.
Primal Jym has truly become my safe space and my outlet to release all the stress from the day. I’m grateful for all the coaches, but I have to give the biggest shout out to Coach Vicky, because she is truly one of a kind. From day one, she has been such a constant source of support in my fitness journey.
I had the privilege of training with Jim McCann in JKD. He's a great instructor that teaches in a simplistic manner. Being extremely knowledgeable about martial arts, he doesn't just show you a technique but also explains why it is effective (or ineffective).
New to kickboxing? Start at Primal Jym
Primal Jym 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 Primal Jym
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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