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Best Kickboxing Classes near Elizabeth, NJ
These gyms serve Elizabeth from nearby bases in towns including New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Harrison.
15 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
High Impact Martial Arts
“I really enjoy to train there with great people with an amazing teacher, and i really recommend you to join the High Impact Martial Arts.”
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“Grandmaster John Meany, his wife, Master Laura Giltti, and their dedicated, attentive crew of instructors, guide my daughter in this beautiful, Taekwon-do art.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“While there are some days they complain about coming to class, as soon as they set foot in the dojo their demeanor changes and they are ready to work, and they have fun doing it.”
THE BMA Dojo
“Honestly an amazing atmosphere with even better instructors!”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“Shihan Durand Howard is an excellent karate instructor and make the classes fun for the kids, but also serious enough for them to learn some very useful martial arts skills and life skills such as discipline and focus.”
The 15 gyms listed for Elizabeth, 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: Elizabeth, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,382 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (87%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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; 14 list a public email and 5 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.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for Elizabeth?
5 of the 15 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
Remix MMA
“The community that comes along with the workout is super fun and welcoming as well.”
Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️
“My son has thoroughly enjoyed the classes and learned great values/disciplines.”
Hip Fit Fitness
“Deena is super welcoming and keeps the class fun with great music and a totally different workout each time.”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“This Gym is the real deal, the head coach is a real MMA fighter and a Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Judo Black belt.”
Renzo Gracie Academy
“The blue basement is home to world champions and life champions.”
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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
“Training for me is a little slower of a process since I'm up there in age; but the benefits and support that come from the sport more than make up for any creaky bones.”
Professional Martial Arts Taekwondo Center
“We moved from NJ to NYC not too long ago, and we hit the jackpot with a fantastic taekwondo dojang for our 9-year-old 2nd-degree-black-belt son and 11-year-old 3rd-degree-black-belt daughter.”
Johnny Karate NYC
“Will hands down recommend to anyone who's either looking to get started or more experienced!”
JKD NYC
“Have been training for about a year here and I can say Chris and even the other trainers (Johnny, Cam, and even the higher level students who assist with instruction) are the real deal.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Elizabeth
- “The Muay Thai coaches, Gianna and Rich, are also knowledgeable and patient, and have been great to learn from.” — from a review of Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
- “My sister and I started kickboxing and have only been going for the past two weeks but we love it here!” — from a review of Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
- “This is my first experience taking kickboxing classes, and I can not recommend Deena and Hip Fit enough!” — from a review of Hip Fit Fitness
- “Great Muay Thai classes and very welcoming for beginners and all skill levels.” — from a review of Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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