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Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bound Brook, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alexwilkiemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-748-1580
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 1:30–5 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!”
“Highly recommend for anyone, especially with school age children suffering from lack of confidence.”
“Many schools teach martial arts, some teach "self-defense", but few teach applied self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Best MMA, Kickboxing, and BJJ training around!”
“Best place to go to learn Jiu Jitsu, Alex is a great guy and you learn a lot of ways to defend yourself.”
“Been going off and on for 4 years now, this place is the best MMA Gym you'll find.”
What members say
“Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!”
“Even the people there are helpful and knowledgeable, you won't find a more supportive group of people than those at Wilkie's.”
“Also never do cardio and have been strength training for 10 years and this has definitely helped with that in the most fun way.”
“Highly recommend for anyone, especially with school age children suffering from lack of confidence.”
From the reviews
Honestly I did not have high or low expectations at all coming here. I had vero little knowledge on Jiu Jitsu. But I will say, I’m the girliest a girl could get, and have never done anything like that in my life. I’m perky and ask many questions and take a while to understand things.
Great for every age, body type, mind set, skill level (most importantly beginners!). Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Whether you want to take you time and learn, or push yourself to the max, this is the place for you. Changed my life for ever, I will never stop training here.
I have been going here for a little over a month now and every time I go I’m very excited and leave very happy. Al is a great instructor and everyone is very nice and supportive. I learn new things in every class.
Great class the instructors were awesome helping with self defense, with great knowledge. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to another martial arts class.
New to muay thai? Start at Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Alex Wilkie's Martial Arts Academy
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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