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Hammer Sports and Performance
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hazlet, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hammertrained.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 888-8438
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“Hammer Sports and Performance offers the highest level of mixed martial arts training for all levels.”
“My son has been going to Hammer for only 6 months and has improved immensely in wrestling.”
“We have just started, but Joshua has been great about sharing information and making my teens comfortable at Hammer.”
“I've started private lessons with Josh since October because learning how to defend myself is definitely a great skill to have.”
“If you are looking to build your confidence, get in shape, and learn combat sports within a welcoming environment, I highly recommend joining Hammer Sports!”
Other martial arts here
“I wanted to sign him up for kickboxing so I took him to do a trial ( he wasn’t a fan of the idea).”
“I love that there are different types of classes Striking, Wrestling, Ground Grappling and specific MMA training where you learn how to bring it all together.”
“I love that there are different types of classes Striking, Wrestling, Ground Grappling and specific MMA training where you learn how to bring it all together.”
“I joined Hammer Trained in the summer in hopes to get better at my sport (wrestling) and ended up doing that while becoming part of an amazing hardworking community.”
What members say
“From joining this gym, I also gained the best coach who’s never failed to help teach and support me.”
“Hammer Sports and Performance offers the highest level of mixed martial arts training for all levels.”
“My son has really taken a liking to the gym and the way of coaching to learn techniques at a pace suitable for him while keeping it enjoyable and fun.”
“My kids and I enjoy training and love that’s it’s very hands on.”
“Facility is clean and you have a lot of options with your membership.”
“If you are looking to build your confidence, get in shape, and learn combat sports within a welcoming environment, I highly recommend joining Hammer Sports!”
From the reviews
My son is very to himself. He doesn’t like to be around alot of people. He also isn’t a fan of anything that is considered exercise haha! I wanted to sign him up for kickboxing so I took him to do a trial ( he wasn’t a fan of the idea).
My son is new to wrestling, at 1st we took him to Hammer for the convenience. Then we seen how the coaches there really took there time to show him exactly how to wrestle during his training in the class with a group of other kids.
Hammer Sports and Performance offers the highest level of mixed martial arts training for all levels. Whether it is your first day on the mats or a seasoned martial artist, Coach Josh and the Hammer team tailor training to your needs.
Spacious and clean facility, Great instructors. I love that there are different types of classes Striking, Wrestling, Ground Grappling and specific MMA training where you learn how to bring it all together.
New to muay thai? Start at Hammer Sports and Performance
Hammer Sports and Performance 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 Hammer Sports and Performance
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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