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Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Riverton, New Jersey

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule placeofpeacebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 609-326-3828

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–2 pm
Sunday 8–11 am

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 Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Excellent atmosphere for beginners through professional.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher.”

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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 Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“I had such a great experience at Place of Peace BJJ, they offer a variety of different classes catering to all work schedules and skill levels.”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”

From the reviews

We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher. My daughter has mild Cerebral Palsy and he was so amazing with her!!

★★★★★ — Live, Jul 2022

Dez is an excellent instructor for all experience ranges!!! He’s a great teacher, practitioner and representation of BJJ. He’s passionate about helping bjj, his students and athletes. His insight and dedication shines through in everything he touches. It’s a joy to know him as a man and an honor to train with him.

★★★★★ — Warren, Apr 2024

One of the best schools on the east coast. Both the coaches and students will motivate you to be the best athlete you can become, no matter your goals. I would recommend giving this gym a try first if you are just starting out or looking for a new place to train in the area.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Apr 2024

I had such a great experience at Place of Peace BJJ, they offer a variety of different classes catering to all work schedules and skill levels. Craig & Dez made my introduction to jiu jitsu a safe and pleasant experience, thank you!

★★★★★ — L, Apr 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ

Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ

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 Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ

Downstairs, 600 Main St, Riverton, NJ08077

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