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The Phoenix Way
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
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
- 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 thephoenixway.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 890-5039
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 8–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“Anthony welcomed me and my daughter to the class and we could both tell immediately that many students had been with him for a long time.”
“The Phoenix Way teaches martial arts for all levels and abilities this is a great place to train and a community to be part of.”
“Anthony, his instructors and students promote a supportive environment while pushing everybody to learn, compete and get to the next level.”
“Great workout in a clean, motivated setting.”
Other martial arts here
“This is so much more than Karate as we do a combination of CrossFit as well as mixed martial arts.”
“A short two months later, it became apparent that my weight training is now a supplement to The Phoenix Way style of Kyokushin Karate.”
“I always look forward coming to class, and I highly recommend the Phoenix Way to anyone looking to learn self-defense or to just get in better shape.”
What members say
“I highly recommend anyone that's searching to learn a functional skill, become fit, and train with the best instructors to join The Phoenix Way!”
“Since his first class at The Phoenix Way, he has gained so much strength, coordination, dedication, discipline, and confidence in his abilities.”
“Great workout in a clean, motivated setting.”
“Phoenix Way has been everything i expected in terms of martial arts training, conditioning, flexibility and overall fitness.”
“The facility is immaculate, very well kept and the equipment is all top quality.”
“From the moment Anthony (owner and Shihan) and I spoke, I knew this was the place for me.”
From the reviews
Phoenix Karate is amazing. I like it so much because the teacher there Shihan Anthony Codispoti helps you workout past your potential. His program builds your muscles and confidence.. He also teaches a lot of cool martial arts methods to help you if you ever get in a fight.
The Phoenix Way is an incredibly positive and safe martial arts school that I have been training at for 18 years. The camaraderie between training partners is superb, the technique and conditioning taught in each class is engaging and knowledgable, and the Phoenix community is welcoming and encouraging for each…
My daughters started Karate at The Phoenix Way when they were four years old. They earned their black belts at 14 years old and starting teaching the kids class with Shihan. The Phoenix Way has led them to gain confidence, focus and excellent leadership skills as young adults.
The Phoenix Way is a unique school for training in Karate and mixed martial arts. Shihan Anthony is a dedicated teacher who channels the strength, discipline and values of Kyokushin Karate into his students and the surrounding community.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Phoenix Way
The Phoenix Way 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.
Your first kickboxing class at The Phoenix Way
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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