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Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 456 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Westwood, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing 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
  • 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
  • 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 njtraininggrounds.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (201) 290-2096

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–3 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 Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 48 mentions

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

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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 Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 16 mentions

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My main goal with signing my kid up to a Jujitsu program was to learn self-defense, and mental resilience.”

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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 456 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“The trainers Professor Wil and Peter have always been extremely great to deal with AND very technical and great trainers.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I reached out to see if both of my daughters (13 and 11) could drop in for a class, and from the very beginning, they were incredibly welcoming and accommodating.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 7 mentions

“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“The mix of Jujitsu work, life lessons, and fun makes TG the Jujitsu school for our family!”

From the reviews

I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself. I met with Coach Pete and immediately connected with him through his experience and understanding. My son has been training at TG for a couple of months now and loves it.

★★★★★ — Liana, Dec 2022

Our five-year old daughter has been attending Training Grounds’ Ninja class for three months now. She was not exposed to Martial Arts prior to the class and yet she began enjoying the jiu jitsu routines immediately.

★★★★★ — Allison, Jul 2024

TG (Training grounds) is such a great place for my child. I wasn’t sure he would take to it coming from Taekwondo. Although, from day 1 he was hooked and I credit that to TG.

★★★★★ — Brian, Dec 2024

We have recently signed up for Training Grounds MMA about 3 months ago. From the sign up experience to the whole training classes thus far everything has been great. The trainers Professor Wil and Peter have always been extremely great to deal with AND very technical and great trainers.

★★★★★ — Christopher, Nov 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

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 Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

24 Booker St, Westwood, NJ07675

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