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Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bloomfield, New Jersey
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 rarebreedmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 862-500-1512
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their top-notch facilities and expert instructors, offers personalized training for all levels, including children.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I love that fact that they spar almost every day!”
“I would highly encourage anyone looking for a safe environment to learn self defense to consider this school.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I had been wrestling in my mind wether to join a gym like this for years based purely on fear, lack of confidence and belief in myself.”
What members say
“Amazing place been coming here for 6 months amazing people great coaches and training here is not for the weak but putting in the work is all that matters.”
“From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere and surrounded by amazing people.”
“Students are treated like family here, and the community is kind and supportive- I think that greatly impacts the overall motivation to show up and continue training.”
“Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.”
From the reviews
Rare Breed MMA was my very first brush with Jiu Jitsu and I couldn’t be more grateful to have started at such a great academy. Coach Emilio is highly knowledgeable and is noticeably dedicated to the improvement and progression of everyone who walks through the door, whether you’re seasoned or a complete beginner.
Trained with coaches Roger, Mike, and Emilio for a while now. They are great instructors, and they have bred some great students. Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.
Warm and inviting atmosphere. Extremely dedicated coaches and staff from Roger and Emilio to Stephanie and Oscar who will make you feel like family from day 1!
I had been wrestling in my mind wether to join a gym like this for years based purely on fear, lack of confidence and belief in myself. Those thoughts grew larger as time has gone by. I joined after my first trial. I felt welcomed, i saw that what i needed was to just step in. The coaches are professional, patient and.
New to muay thai? Start at Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
Rare Breed Mixed 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 Rare Breed Mixed 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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