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Universal Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Bloomfield, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule universalmartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-429-2427
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love this school my children have attended for 5 years and it's a great place for them , and a great place for my husband and I to get a great cardio workout too.”
“I love this school my children have attended for 5 years and it's a great place for them , and a great place for my husband and I to get a great cardio workout too.”
“I did martial Arts through high school and college, but there came a point where I simply couldn't afford it.”
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What members say
“By far the best is UMA, the best instructors and kids learn much more than martial arts.”
“Your kids family will love this school and instructors!”
“This journey has not only helped me recover but also built my confidence and resilience.”
“The school has a warm and welcoming environment that makes everyone feel at home—whether you're a student, a kid, an adult, or even a parent watching from the sidelines.”
From the reviews
Training at UMA dojo has been an incredible experience! The classes are both satisfying and intense, pushing me to give my all and go beyond my limits. I love that we earn every belt through hard work and dedication.
Not only a great taekwondo technique training but a life training, values respect and discipline in a warm friendly environment, master Damian really knows how to prepare someone either in the dojo or in every day lifestyle.
The school is the best of the best! Your kids family will love this school and instructors!
Both of my kids loved the tae kwon do classes. I would highly recommend the program!
New to kickboxing? Start at Universal Martial Arts
Universal 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Universal 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.
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