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Renzo Gracie Garwood
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Garwood, 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 — 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 renzograciegarwood.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 487-5238
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you want a great workout at the end of the day or if you are looking to seriously train for competitions, there is a place for you at Renzo Gracie.”
“He has a way of blending discipline with encouragement so the kids feel both challenged and supported.”
“He has that rare ability to break down high-level technique in a way that makes sense for everyone, from beginners to seasoned grapplers.”
“Professor Thiago is not only a phenomenal black belt and fierce competitor, but he’s also a truly gifted instructor.”
“I am a heavy person, by taking private classes and regular classes with ProffesorThiago, helped me improve my fitness.”
Other martial arts here
“My twin boys (7) also trained with him, both MMA and jiujitsu.”
“On the adult class every graduated will be there to help you each step of the way under the watch of truly BJJ black belt!”
“Whether you're training for your first tournament or just want to get in shape and learn self-defense, he’s the kind of mentor who meets you where you are and lifts you higher.”
What members say
“Thiago Angelon is a top notch coach. He Is amazing and patient with the youth while providing superior training for adults.”
“The humbleness of the instructors rubs off on to all the students and as a result, the environment is very welcoming and everyone is super friendly and helpful.”
“Whether you want a great workout at the end of the day or if you are looking to seriously train for competitions, there is a place for you at Renzo Gracie.”
“Whether you want a great workout at the end of the day or if you are looking to seriously train for competitions, there is a place for you at Renzo Gracie.”
“Whether you're training for your first tournament or just want to get in shape and learn self-defense, he’s the kind of mentor who meets you where you are and lifts you higher.”
“The mats are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is very friendly.”
From the reviews
This is a fantastic Jiujitsu school with highly skilled, professional, and caring instructors. Carlos and Bernardo are extremely attentive and give every student attention and motivation.
Professor Thiago Angelon is an incredible jiu-jitsu instructor and mentor. He has a way of blending discipline with encouragement so the kids feel both challenged and supported.
Proffesor Thiago Angelon is very proffesinal proffesor that will take your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to next level. I am a heavy person, by taking private classes and regular classes with ProffesorThiago, helped me improve my fitness. The physical and tailor made movements he did for me helped me lose tons of weight.
Thiago Angelon is one best instructors Ive ever had the pleasure of training with. His knowledge, demeanor and personality make the absorption of technique simple. My twin boys (7) also trained with him, both MMA and jiujitsu. He runs one of the best kids classes ever! Thiago Angelon is the absolute best!
New to kickboxing? Start at Renzo Gracie Garwood
Renzo Gracie Garwood 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 Renzo Gracie Garwood
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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