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North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lake Hopatcong, 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule njmmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 300-0508
Hours
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Expert coaches who teach proper technique and form, provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere, and offer effective, challenging workouts for all skill levels .”
“I trained BJJ with Garrett and friends for 7 years and now my daughter trains there.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and you will be having great workouts while learning martial arts and how to defend yourself!”
“The skilled fighters were respectful of the beginners.”
“It has taught him discipline, respect, and most of all, self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I started training a little later in life, 34, with no background in anything like bjj or Kickboxing.”
“I started training a little later in life, 34, with no background in anything like bjj or Kickboxing.”
“After several years of training Karate, I wanted to try something else.”
What members say
“all the coaches are very skilled and great, they have such patients with all the kids while teaching them amazing skills and techniques .”
“Being brand new at anything can be intimidating, especially as an adult, but as soon as I started my first class I knew this place would be great.”
“Expert coaches who teach proper technique and form, provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere, and offer effective, challenging workouts for all skill levels .”
“Expert coaches who teach proper technique and form, provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere, and offer effective, challenging workouts for all skill levels .”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and you will be having great workouts while learning martial arts and how to defend yourself!”
“BJJ, Kickboxing, however you want to fight, they've got you covered.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to train. BJJ, Kickboxing, however you want to fight, they've got you covered. Instructors are great and the other students make you feel at home. My wife trains as well, so if you're a woman, don't be afraid to stop in and check it out.
Best place to train MMA in the area! The instructors are very knowledgeable, the atmosphere is absolutely amazing, and you will be having great workouts while learning martial arts and how to defend yourself! Love NJMMAA!
Been taking my son here for about a year now and in that year he's learned so much. It's a great place to take your kids to learn the skills of jiu jitsu. All of the coaches are amazing and kind!
We love NJMMA! it's such an awesome community with great instructors and a great atmosphere. There are kids classes and adult classes. You will feel part of the community the moment you start!
New to muay thai? Start at North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts Academy
North Jersey Mixed Martial Arts 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 North Jersey Mixed 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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