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The Academy For Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Orangeburg, New York

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rocklandkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (845) 359-4500

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 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 The Academy For Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 14 mentions

“I selected The Academy of Martial Arts for my daughter based on people highly recommending them.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“The karate and kickboxing workout challenges me every time - in the best way possible.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Wonderful martial arts program in a motivational and non-intimidating environment.”

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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 The Academy For Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Karate 2 mentions

“The karate and kickboxing workout challenges me every time - in the best way possible.”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“I always leave drenched in sweat and feeling stronger.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We signed our daughter up after attending a free anti bully program and visiting there with girl scouts.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 9 mentions

“The most professional and friendly instructors you could ever meet.”

From the reviews

I selected The Academy of Martial Arts for my daughter based on people highly recommending them. She is now on the road to becoming a black belt. The instructors here are dedicated, professional & friendly. Your child is their main priority. The dojo is clean & well maintained.

★★★★★ — Sybil, Jul 2016

We signed our daughter up after attending a free anti bully program and visiting there with girl scouts. We found there were always extra instructors on hand, a great big clean dojo. They are amazing. They have helped my daughter come out of her shell, and show such kindness towards everyone. It's like a family!

★★★★★ — Doris, Jan 2017

This place is absolutely incredible! The karate and kickboxing workout challenges me every time - in the best way possible. I always leave drenched in sweat and feeling stronger. I’ve never experienced such an intense workout anywhere else. If you want to build strength and push your limits, this is the place to be!!!!

★★★★★ — Kathleen, May 2026

Wonderful martial arts program in a motivational and non-intimidating environment. The most professional and friendly instructors you could ever meet.

★★★★★ — Neil, Jul 2016

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New to kickboxing? Start at The Academy For Martial Arts

The Academy For Martial Arts 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at The Academy For Martial Arts

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 The Academy For Martial Arts

8 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg, NY10962

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