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Sullivan Kickboxing Academy

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Toms River, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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 sullivankickboxingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (732) 930-0640

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 4–9 PM
Tuesday 6–7 AM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 6–7 AM, 5–9 PM
Friday 6–7 AM, 4–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
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 Sullivan Kickboxing Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“The programs and teaching there surpass other gyms because of the drills and live sparring even for kids.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“My daughter felt welcome since the first time and really enjoys the classes.”

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🤜 Sparring

“The programs and teaching there surpass other gyms because of the drills and live sparring even for kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Let’s go rhino fight team!”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“Best mma, kickboxing, strength and conditioning!”

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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 Sullivan Kickboxing Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“If you're looking for top-notch, professional, MMA training you NEED to meet the team at SKA!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“Extremely improved my stand up game while helping me mesh my grappling with my striking, a great place if you want to push your game to the next level”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This place is great if you want to learn self defense or if you trying to lose some weight”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“George Sullivan, as an amazing head coach. He is one of the best strikers in the northeast history and had a very successful run in the UFC.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“My daughter felt welcome since the first time and really enjoys the classes.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“George and his family are some of the best people you will ever come across!”

From the reviews

George Sullivan, as an amazing head coach. He is one of the best strikers in the northeast history and had a very successful run in the UFC. He established the best conscious in the area and created an all star MMA coaching staff. Spices beginner friendly and family oriented don’t hesitate to stop in!

★★★★★ — Tom, Jan 2023

Been training for years from some grappling to american style kickboxing and muay thai and the style of what george and rob have are top notch and what works in sport and real world application. The quality and instruction here is top super high level. Best striking in the area. Gives a family vibe w no bs.

★★★★★ — Geno, Jun 2025

Great place! I'm so glad that I stopped by and had the opportunity to meet Mr. Sullivan, very professional and experienced, best coach anyone can have . My daughter felt welcome since the first time and really enjoys the classes.

★★★★★ — Margie, Mar 2021

George the owner is a great coach and even better person. The programs and teaching there surpass other gyms because of the drills and live sparring even for kids. Highly recommend SKA!

★★★★★ — Victor, Sep 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Sullivan Kickboxing Academy

Sullivan Kickboxing Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Sullivan Kickboxing 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 Sullivan Kickboxing Academy

1001 Fischer Blvd #10a, Toms River, NJ08753

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