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DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Westwood, New Jersey
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
- 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
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newjerseykravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-664-5260
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“First time I have been part of a Get Fit challenge and I must say it has transformed me for good!”
“I am glad I chose the right place and highly recommend anyone who want their kids or themselves to learn respect and discipline!”
“I highly recommend the school for children, teens and adults alike that want to feel strong, fit and happy.”
“I am now a full-time student, which has allowed me to explore other classes like Core-Kickboxing and the 6-Week Get Fit challenge--all of which I would recommend.”
“The class sizes are generally small, so you really get a lot of personalized attention and help learning the skills and techniques needed to create a solid foundation.”
“Master Doug really pushes you and really cares that you are getting the best workout plus learning self defense as well.”
Other martial arts here
“I am now a full-time student, which has allowed me to explore other classes like Core-Kickboxing and the 6-Week Get Fit challenge--all of which I would recommend.”
“What a cool instructor and clean place to learn multiple sports from Taekwondo to Krav to Judo.”
“Looking for a way to get back into shape without the monotony of a typical gym, I signed up for the Krav Maga Fit Challenge class.”
What members say
“I had never done anything like it before and I just didn't know what to expect, but Master Doug is an incredible instructor.”
“My kiddo is so much happier when they come back bc the instructors and staff is so kind and welcoming.”
“I hated going to the gym but you are motivated by both the charming energetic Master Doug and his supportive staff.”
“The class sizes are generally small, so you really get a lot of personalized attention and help learning the skills and techniques needed to create a solid foundation.”
“What a cool instructor and clean place to learn multiple sports from Taekwondo to Krav to Judo.”
“I believe that the 5 tenants, the loving staff, the mental and physical training and discipline has had a profound impact on their development.”
From the reviews
I was introduced to DPMA through their Krav Maga Groupon offer. From the beginning, everyone there was so welcoming and kind. The masters and instructors all go out of their way to remember your name and get to know you. Being that Krav Maga is the first martial arts class I've ever taken, I was extremely intimidated.
After looking into many martial arts schools we came to DP Martial Arts and we're so glad to have found this place! From the very first day the staff was so friendly and helped put my son at ease. Since then he's enjoying his classes and looks forward to them every week.
I recently started attending class here and absolutely love it!!! As someone with no martial arts experience, I was really looking for a school with instructors that I could learn a lot from. After my first trial class, I knew I had found the right place.
I recently enrolled in the 6-week challenge and it's one of the best decisions I have made in a while. Since I started, I have more energy and feel stronger with every class. Master Doug is a great teacher and motivator! The classes are extremely well planned and executed and it's a great atmosphere.
New to muay thai? Start at DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy
DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy 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 DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ 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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