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Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bloomfield, 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 (ages 3–13) — 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 rarebreedmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 862-500-1512
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“Their top-notch facilities and expert instructors, offers personalized training for all levels, including children.”
“I love that fact that they spar almost every day!”
“I'm a BJJ competitor visiting the area and stopped in for a class as a guest.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I would highly encourage anyone looking for a safe environment to learn self defense to consider this school.”
What members say
“Amazing place been coming here for 6 months amazing people great coaches and training here is not for the weak but putting in the work is all that matters.”
“From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere and surrounded by amazing people.”
“Great energy and great workouts.”
“Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.”
“Students are treated like family here, and the community is kind and supportive- I think that greatly impacts the overall motivation to show up and continue training.”
From the reviews
Attended a seminar last weekend here and I can’t say enough about how nice of a gym this place is. Everyone from instructors to the cleanliness of the place is welcoming. Can’t wait to come back again. Thanks for having us.
Rare Breed MMA was my very first brush with Jiu Jitsu and I couldn’t be more grateful to have started at such a great academy. Coach Emilio is highly knowledgeable and is noticeably dedicated to the improvement and progression of everyone who walks through the door, whether you’re seasoned or a complete beginner.
Trained with coaches Roger, Mike, and Emilio for a while now. They are great instructors, and they have bred some great students. Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.
I had been wrestling in my mind wether to join a gym like this for years based purely on fear, lack of confidence and belief in myself. Those thoughts grew larger as time has gone by. I joined after my first trial. I felt welcomed, i saw that what i needed was to just step in. The coaches are professional, patient and.
New to kickboxing? Start at Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts 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 Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
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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