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Strategic Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 549 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Old Bridge, New Jersey
Upbeat gym offering mixed martial arts classes for all ages, including kickboxing, Muay Thai & more.
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
- 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 4–12) — 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 strategicmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-355-3535
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Coach John is the nicest dude and an incredible teacher in the morning kickboxing classes — super knowledgeable and always pushes you the right way.”
“I had a good experience here when my son came for a trial class for Brazilian jui-jitsu.”
“- Competitive & accountable atmosphere: There are several people who fight/compete regularly, so it helps keep everyone in the gym's technical skills up.”
“As a hardcore UFC/MMA and boxing fan, I always felt a little out of place with most of my other friends since they're more into hockey, basketball, football, soccer, or golf.”
“The personal training sessions especially made a huge difference in improving my technique and fitness.”
“Matted cage, large mat room, full boxing ring, and a lifting area where strength and conditioning classes take place.”
Other martial arts here
“As a hardcore UFC/MMA and boxing fan, I always felt a little out of place with most of my other friends since they're more into hockey, basketball, football, soccer, or golf.”
“We originally came here bc my son wanted to box but he soon found his love for BJJ and MMA.”
“We originally came here bc my son wanted to box but he soon found his love for BJJ and MMA.”
“The environment is fun, safe, and perfect for learning self-defense, discipline, and confidence.”
What members say
“Coach Ness’ night class really pushes you, gives you incredible cardio, and teaches great techniques every session.”
“For the first time, I feel like I truly belong somewhere where my interests are understood and appreciated.”
“Matted cage, large mat room, full boxing ring, and a lifting area where strength and conditioning classes take place.”
“- Competitive & accountable atmosphere: There are several people who fight/compete regularly, so it helps keep everyone in the gym's technical skills up.”
“Clean, safe, and healthy environment.”
“From the moment I walked in, I felt something different — a genuine sense of community, passion, and belonging.”
From the reviews
Best gym in the area thus far!!! First of all, great atmosphere; positive energy all around, respectful community, and a devotion for development and growth I have not experienced anywhere else. I moved to central Jersey for school and found a second home in this facility.
Strategic Combat Academy is, without question, the best MMA gym in all of New Jersey. From the moment I walked in, I felt something different — a genuine sense of community, passion, and belonging.
Reflecting on 1 year as a Strategic adoptee! There are certain qualities of a training environment that are extremely important to me: -Variety & Scheduling: There's BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing, boxing, MMA, sparring, grappling for MMA, and strength & conditioning offered in fundamental + advanced levels.
Trained BJJ and then some boxing with instructor Darrvi Calotes. The BJJ class was thoughtfully structured so that each drill logically progressed from the prior one, and the challenge level of each technique also increased gradually. I think you learn and retain better that way. Very good fundamentals class!
Your first kickboxing class at Strategic Combat 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.
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