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Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)

5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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 seamaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 877-732-6227

Hours

Monday 6–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 6–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA), confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 11 mentions

“As a parent, I am so impressed and happy my daughter is able to be a part of the amazing experience that is helping to shape her attitude towards life.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“As a woman this is something we look towards.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“For any brand new martial artists or those with years of experience, SEAMAA is one of the best places to learn and train.”

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🤜 Sparring

“My grand daughter was painfully shy, yet blossomed here even achieving Mercer County Martial Arts Champion in sparring for her age group.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“One of my colleagues recommended boxing/Muay Thai for stress relief and strength, so I tried trial classes at different places .”

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🥊 Boxing

“One of my colleagues recommended boxing/Muay Thai for stress relief and strength, so I tried trial classes at different places .”

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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 Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA) — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“One of my colleagues recommended boxing/Muay Thai for stress relief and strength, so I tried trial classes at different places .”

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🥊 Boxing

“One of my colleagues recommended boxing/Muay Thai for stress relief and strength, so I tried trial classes at different places .”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“He provides excellent safe instructions, which preserves the legacy and tradition of the practice, as well as self-defense and discipline for realistic situations.”

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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 111 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place to not only exercise your mental but also be provided with guidance and instruction, while also being pushed through discipline and confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“Great teacher or Guru Ed is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve had, goes above and beyond while also creating a community where the environment is welcoming and safe.”

From the reviews

As a parent, I am so impressed and happy my daughter is able to be a part of the amazing experience that is helping to shape her attitude towards life. She has been doing this for over a year and I see so much progress physically and emotionally.

★★★★★ — Fayanna, Feb 2025

SEAMA is by far the best martial arts academy in the area; where everyone is treated like family. I have been studying various martial arts for over thirty years and recognize quality. Guru Ed is an experienced and knowledgeable martial artist with a passion to teach others.

★★★★★ — Kenneth, Oct 2023

SEAMAA is a special place. My grand daughter was painfully shy, yet blossomed here even achieving Mercer County Martial Arts Champion in sparring for her age group. Guru Ed is a warm, patient and attentive teacher who will build on your strengths.

★★★★★ — Robin, Oct 2018

For any brand new martial artists or those with years of experience, SEAMAA is one of the best places to learn and train. Guru Ed and Andy are incredible instructors and great people all around. They are very knowledgeable and help walk you through each step of the way.

★★★★★ — Owen, Nov 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)

Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA) 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)

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 Southeast Asian Martial Arts Academy (SEAMAA)

2793 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ08648

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