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Untamed Striking and Performance

4.9 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Gym offering boxing, Muay Thai, boot camp, and weight-loss programs.

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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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 untamedstriking.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 551-419-2609

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Untamed Striking and Performance, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Matt was recommended to me and he's helped me achieve amazing results focusing on boxing and Muay Thai.”

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🥊 Boxing 21 mentions

“I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“He then told me about the program at Untamed Fitness and matched me with Coach Jessica for personal training and fitness program.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“Workouts are amazing my strength and conditioning has made a substantial improvement from a dead plateau.”

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🌱 Beginners

“When I spoke with Coach Matthew for the first time he asked what my goals were and what I wanted to gain from boxing.”

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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 Untamed Striking and Performance — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Matt was recommended to me and he's helped me achieve amazing results focusing on boxing and Muay Thai.”

Other gyms that also teach muay thai →

🥊 Boxing 21 mentions

“I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.”

Other gyms that also teach boxing →

🏟️ MMA

“I currently do mixed martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have been training with Matthew for almost 2 years, he has been helping me with self defense and mobility.”

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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 138 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Coach Matt is very professional, pushes you to your limits, keeps you motivated, and does his best to always accommodate with my fluctuating schedule.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“She’s super kind, always flexible when my schedule changes, and even takes and edits short videos of my sessions—which is such a great way to see my progress.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 5 mentions

“He is awesome with introducing me to new exercise routines and how to properly position myself to produce better results.”

From the reviews

I have been training with Matthew for almost 2 years, he has been helping me with self defense and mobility. I had found that his programs are effective and significantly beneficial to me. He points out my strengths and weaknesses and we train accordingly.

★★★★★ — George, Feb 2023

I was looking for a different exercise regimen to incorporate both cardio and muscle workout simultaneously. When I spoke with Coach Matthew for the first time he asked what my goals were and what I wanted to gain from boxing.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Nov 2024

There’s a reason why this gym has many 5-star reviews and that reason is coach Matt McQueen. I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.

★★★★★ — Aslan, May 2022

Don't let his young appearance fool you. Coach Matt is Very very knowledgeable and thorough. His teaching technique and precision to detail is if he was 20 years older. I Really appreciate the way he motivates to get me to dig deeper than I thought I could from myself.

★★★★★ — Darius, Feb 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Untamed Striking and Performance

Untamed Striking and Performance 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Untamed Striking and Performance

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 Untamed Striking and Performance

150 Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ07073

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