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Untamed Striking and Performance

4.9 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons Fitness classes

Gym offering boxing, Muay Thai, boot camp, and weight-loss programs.

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule untamedstriking.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 551-419-2609

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 pm

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 Untamed Striking and Performance, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“He then told me about the program at Untamed Fitness and matched me with Coach Jessica for personal training and fitness program.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“Plus, he will work you hard if your goal is weight loss, strength and agility.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Matt has been stellar in his approach, by building me up with foundational techniques.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“When I spoke with Coach Matthew for the first time he asked what my goals were and what I wanted to gain from boxing.”

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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 Untamed Striking and Performance — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Untamed is much more than just Boxing, Kickboxing and fitness.”

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🥊 Boxing 19 mentions

“I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I currently do mixed martial arts.”

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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 138 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“Coach Matt is clearly knowledgeable and will help you improve whether you’re an amateur or a master boxer.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 10 mentions

“Great environment, staff is very friendly and the trainers make sure they take the time and effort to explain all aspects of the sport and proper training technique.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 5 mentions

“She’s super kind, always flexible when my schedule changes, and even takes and edits short videos of my sessions—which is such a great way to see my progress.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Matt was recommended to me and he's helped me achieve amazing results focusing on boxing and Muay Thai.”

From the reviews

I have been training with Matthew for almost 2 years, he has been helping me with self defense and mobility. I had found that his programs are effective and significantly beneficial to me. He points out my strengths and weaknesses and we train accordingly.

★★★★★ — George, Feb 2023

I was looking for a different exercise regimen to incorporate both cardio and muscle workout simultaneously. When I spoke with Coach Matthew for the first time he asked what my goals were and what I wanted to gain from boxing.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Nov 2024

There’s a reason why this gym has many 5-star reviews and that reason is coach Matt McQueen. I was hoping this won’t be like other boxing gyms I’ve been to where it’s too easy, doesn’t teach practical skills, and you feel like you’re wasting time & money.

★★★★★ — Aslan, May 2022

Don't let his young appearance fool you. Coach Matt is Very very knowledgeable and thorough. His teaching technique and precision to detail is if he was 20 years older. I Really appreciate the way he motivates to get me to dig deeper than I thought I could from myself.

★★★★★ — Darius, Feb 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Untamed Striking and Performance

Untamed Striking 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Untamed Striking 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.

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 Untamed Striking and Performance

150 Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ07073

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