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Evolutionary Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hackettstown, 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 (ages 3–15) — 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 njfight.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 850-6009
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From the first day, everyone was welcoming and supportive, which made it easy to feel comfortable even as a beginner.”
“My daughter started training here a few months ago and everything has been fantastic from the start.”
“10/10 recommend evolutionary martial arts especially for personal training, kids classes etc.”
“She created a welcoming, supportive environment while still making sure we learned practical, real-world self-defense techniques.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training at Evolutionary Martial Arts in Hackettstown for about 5 years doing Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it’s been an amazing experience.”
“I’ve been training at Evolutionary Martial Arts in Hackettstown for about 5 years doing Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it’s been an amazing experience.”
What members say
“She created a welcoming, supportive environment while still making sure we learned practical, real-world self-defense techniques.”
“Instructors are kind, down-to-earth, and knowledgeable people who treat myself and others at EMA like family, no matter your experience level or background.”
“It’s a great place to challenge yourself, learn real technique, and feel empowered both on and off the mats.”
“Alex led an incredible women’s defense class that was both empowering and informative.”
“Our 2 young girls have been coming here for a few years now and the change in their self-confidence, physical strength, and mentality is astounding!”
From the reviews
My experience with EMA has been fantastic. My interactions have been with Sifu Dave and Ales. Both are amazing and I felt comfortable with them right away. My daughter and I signed up for a private self-defense class with Alex.
EMA is wonderful! We signed up our son for martial arts camp in the summer for a week of trying something new and he quickly fell in love. We quickly signed up for classes and haven’t looked back. The instructors are amazing, patient and kind, but also hold the kids accountable.
I love everything about EMA. My husband and daughter have been going for years. I recently started and am so glad I did. They are friendly, inviting and very knowledgeable. They make you feel like you have known them forever. Dave, Doug, Jobi are amazing people. You will learn so much while getting an amazing workout.
The best of the best!!!! I signed up for a 4-week self defense boot camp and Alex was incredible! Those 4 weeks were not only empowering physically, but mentally as well. Alex created an environment that was challenging, supportive, and motivating from day one.
New to muay thai? Start at Evolutionary Martial Arts
Evolutionary Martial Arts 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 Evolutionary Martial Arts
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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