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Black Belt America - Elizabethport

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–13) — 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
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  • Website & schedule masterparkstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 908-354-0203

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–7:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–7:30 pm
Friday 5–6:15 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Black Belt America - Elizabethport, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 29 mentions

“Shim has been a wonderful and safe place for my children to come and complete their homework while engaging in Martial Arts.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“My best memories as a child and teen, was coming directly here after school for every lesson.”

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🥊 Sparring

“Excellent Olympic Sparring TKD program running in SMAA school !”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Shim's has taught me to be confident in myself, to have courage, to protect myself and defend others.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Black Belt America - Elizabethport — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“Getting to the classes are a little bit harder now With the new times that they have, but over ‘‘tis is a good karate school for the price.”

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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 BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 64 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“It's more than just a school, it's a family.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“A great school run by Master Alfaro who is a disciplined and a strong instructor.”

From the reviews

This is a great school. I, an adult, have benefited greatly from the knowledge of the instructors. Since January 2016, I've lost about 30lbs and it has been greatly in part because of my training with Master Vin and other great instructors.

★★★★★ — Henry, May 2016

Excellent Olympic Sparring TKD program running in SMAA school !!! My daughter has been able to achieve so much training in their Invictus Sport TKD program. During 2.

★★★★★ — Il, May 2016

Shim's has truly taught me discipline and respect for others. My best memories as a child and teen, was coming directly here after school for every lesson. Shim's has taught me to be confident in myself, to have courage, to protect myself and defend others.

★★★★★ — Adrian, May 2017

A great school run by Master Alfaro who is a disciplined and a strong instructor. He commands authority and the children and adults respect him. This TKD is about community and offers so much more than just your traditional martial arts classes. The facility is good and very large.

★★★★★ — Jason, Apr 2017

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Your first muay thai class at Black Belt America - Elizabethport

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, 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 Black Belt America - Elizabethport

142 3rd St, Elizabeth, NJ07206

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