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Ahlert Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hazlet, New Jersey
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $25 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ahlertbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 860-8525
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“Even if your goal isn’t to compete I haven’t found a better workout than jiu jitsu.”
“Women’s jiu jitsu, self defense and yoga with Crystal are amazing.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
What members say
“She is a very knowledgeable instructor and her love for Jiu Jitsu and yoga shines through as she teaches!”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“The people here are super friendly and the atmosphere is laid-back—yet, at the same time, the training is excellent and has just the right level of intensity.”
“While the classes started the coaches really took their time to explain the techniques that are great for competitors and hobbyists.”
“Even if your goal isn’t to compete I haven’t found a better workout than jiu jitsu.”
“I just joined the Women’s Jiu Jitsu class with Crystal and I love it so far!”
From the reviews
As a tourist that regularly visits and trains abroad different countries, I could say: this Gym is a gem! Let’s start of with the great students and coaches: they were all social, nice and talkative during the class. It felt like I’ve trained there with them for months!
I just joined the Women’s Jiu Jitsu class with Crystal and I love it so far! Great for beginners. She is a very knowledgeable instructor and her love for Jiu Jitsu and yoga shines through as she teaches! Everyone there is welcoming and makes you feel right at home. Highly recommended!
This place is like my second home. Head coach Professor Joe Ahlert is experienced, professional, welcoming and always trying to give us the best advantages he can. All the professors we have here are amazing and willing to take the time to personally help each student.
Ahlert Jiu Jitsu has honestly become my happy place. It’s the part of my day I look forward to the most. No matter what kind of day I’m having, I walk in and immediately feel better. The coaching is top notch and everything is explained in a way that actually makes sense, and there’s real attention to detail.
New to muay thai? Start at Ahlert Jiu Jitsu
Ahlert Jiu Jitsu 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Ahlert Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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