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Sussex County MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sparta, 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
- 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 sussexcountymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (862) 268-2660
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The classes they run
“Beginner friendly and capable of training professionals and career fighters.”
“My son has been going here for a little over a month (boxing) and he loves it.”
“My son also takes private lessons with coach Jake who is absolutely incredible and has a great way of advancing my son's ability in both Jiu-jitsu and MMA overall.”
“If you are looking to compete, lose weight, learn self defense or just looking to get in shape this is the place to go.”
“If you are looking to compete, lose weight, learn self defense or just looking to get in shape this is the place to go.”
“If you are looking to compete, lose weight, learn self defense or just looking to get in shape this is the place to go.”
Other martial arts here
“At the kickboxing and boxing classes I can feel that I am getting a great workout and leave SCMMA feeling great.”
“At the kickboxing and boxing classes I can feel that I am getting a great workout and leave SCMMA feeling great.”
“This is a remarkable gym; both the BJJ & Muay Thai are authentic and taught with enthusiasm & genuine focus on each student as an individual.”
“Jim Fitzpatrick is a great and well qualified instructor and really takes the time to help you excel in MMA.”
What members say
“I can still remember when got my blue belt in BJJ from Head Coach Jim Fitz. One of the best decisions I ever made when I started BJJ and Muay Thai with the community at SCMMA.”
“didn't know what to expect going into my first day of Maui Thai but as soon as I entered the room I felt welcome.”
“I enjoy going to this gym everyday not only are the coaches good but the people that go here are all down to earth.”
“He is patient and he makes sure your technique is perfect so that you are getting the maximum out of your workout/training.”
“At the kickboxing and boxing classes I can feel that I am getting a great workout and leave SCMMA feeling great.”
“If you are looking to compete, lose weight, learn self defense or just looking to get in shape this is the place to go.”
From the reviews
I have been training at SCMMA for quite a bit of time now and haven't had one regret about joining the gym. Jim Fitzpatrick is a great and well qualified instructor and really takes the time to help you excel in MMA. Apart from that you can learn real life self defense or just get a good workout to get in good shape.
This was the first gym I trained BJJ at and the quality of coaching and athletes is excellent. At Sussex County MMA new comers and members are treated with respect and supported on and off the mats. The staff is welcoming and highly knowledgeable in Boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai, and beyond.
didn't know what to expect going into my first day of Maui Thai but as soon as I entered the room I felt welcome. Jim Fitzpatrick is not only a very knowledgeable and skilled trainer, but he makes sure everyone understands and is comfortable before moving on.
We’ve had a fantastic experience at this MMA school! Our daughter attends, and we’re so happy with the coaches and the mentorship they provide. They’ve helped her develop not just in martial arts, but also in life skills, teaching her discipline, focus, and confidence.
New to muay thai? Start at Sussex County MMA & Fitness
Sussex County MMA & Fitness 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 Sussex County MMA & Fitness
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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