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SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY

5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Salisbury, Maryland

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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 sbymmafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (302) 362-0246

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Shortly after learning the basics of self defense via the BJJ, Boxing and Kickboxing classes, I was hooked!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 13 mentions

“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“There’s something for everyone at SBY MMA, Wether your brand new to martial arts or fitness, if you want to just get in shape.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“These are also people who competed and have held title belts in the mma community.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“We came just for her to do jiu-jitsu; after a little encouragement from the coaches, now she’s doing boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“SBY MMA offer a wide variety of classes for combat fighting, personal training sessions and a conditioning course.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“I have had the opportunity to experience the conditioning classes as well as the contact classes.”

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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 SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“We came just for her to do jiu-jitsu; after a little encouragement from the coaches, now she’s doing boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling.”

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🏟️ MMA 28 mentions

“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 8 mentions

“The environment is a perfect blend of fun and professionalism, the instructors are incredible, teaching quality jiu jitsu, making complicated moves easy to understand.”

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🥋 Karate

“The Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Boxing and Karate programs have done some amazing things for my children.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Shortly after learning the basics of self defense via the BJJ, Boxing and Kickboxing classes, I was hooked!”

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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 164 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“When walking into the gym for the first time, many of the members treated me as if they’ve known me for years.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Shortly after learning the basics of self defense via the BJJ, Boxing and Kickboxing classes, I was hooked!”

💦 killer cardio workout 6 mentions

“SBY MMA offer a wide variety of classes for combat fighting, personal training sessions and a conditioning course.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“These are also people who competed and have held title belts in the mma community.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“Being a member of this organization is BEYOND worth it.”

From the reviews

Geeze where do I even start, SBY MMA and Fitness / Southside Ju-Jitsu is my second home. I have nothing but great things to say about this gym. I joined a little over 2 years ago and since then SBY MMA has done nothing but grown.

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2022

SBY MMA and FITNESS has been wonderful for my children. The Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Boxing and Karate programs have done some amazing things for my children. The self confidence they have gained is tremendous. The staff is caring but strict and treat them like their own family.

★★★★★ — Allison, Apr 2021

My son joined this gym, it was a chance for growth. We quickly learned that the environment was what he needed to grow as a combat sports participant. The coaches quickly developed a community atmosphere for him to grow into and excel for all his future goals.

★★★★★ — Dean, May 2024

My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.

★★★★★ — Let, Mar 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY

SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY

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 SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY

600 Glen Ave Ste. 104, Salisbury, MD21804

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