Elite Child Development Academy
“The staff members are very helpful and friendly.”
Best Kickboxing Classes near Clifton, NJ
These gyms serve Clifton from nearby bases in towns including New York, NY, Montclair and Paterson.
15 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The instructor is a great man who really cares about his students succeeding through this sport.”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“From BJJ for self defense or competition to kickboxing and MMA classes you'll receive high level instruction to build a well rounded game.”
DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“They are not just learning martial arts, but important values they'll take with them as they grow.”
High Impact Martial Arts
“My daughters LOVE their Judo classes at High Impact Martial Arts in West New York.”
Modern Martial Arts
“The staff has a high commitment to excellence in both how they teach their students, as well as how they run their business.”
The 15 gyms listed for Clifton, NJ teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Clifton, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,142 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Clifton hold a high review score?
All 15 gyms on this page sit in the upper rating band in public reviews. A score tells you how a place treats its members and keeps its equipment, not whether the coaching suits you, so read the quotes underneath rather than the number.
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“My daughter loves coming to this place and they are very reliable and responsible , I love their commitment and care towards the kids and their parents!”
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“This is such an amazing place where our child is learning team work and discipline while building self confidence.”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“They're learning so much and have joined a kind community.”
Remix MMA
“Really awesome community that's super welcoming of all shapes, sizes and skill levels.”
Spavlou Taekwondo
“It's just the right amount of activity to keep kids engaged for the hour without becoming too frustrating or difficult.”
Hip Fit Fitness
“I love these classes and the follow up email we get of the work we've done in class.”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“Everyone is super friendly and inclusive and wants you to succeed in your goals wether it is to train for your next mma match or just to lose some weight.”
NJ United Mixed Martial Arts
“I am super happy that I chose NJU as the school to start my BJJ journey and I will be forever grateful and indebted to the people I've met along the way...”
Renzo Gracie Academy
“Best bjj gym in the world!”
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