Jiu-Jitsu is the fastest-growing martial arts program in the world! Best known for its effective ground-fighting techniques, submission holds and grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ("BJJ") is serious self-defense, and a great workout! You will learn to subdue any attacker with chokeholds, arm bars, leg locks, and other devastating attacks.
Fight and Fitness MMA is proud to be rated the best local family martial arts academy. We teach the most effective fighting techniques on earth! Our Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts program can turn anyone, regardless of age, gender or previous experience, into a quick and powerful fighting machine!
Fight and Fitness MMA is proud to be rated the best local family martial arts academy. We teach the most effective fighting techniques on earth! Our Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts program can turn anyone, regardless of age, gender or previous experience, into a quick and powerful fighting machine!
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Are you looking to lose weight? Stay in shape? Learn effective self-defense techniques? Train like a fighter? Compete on an amateur or professional level? Maybe you just want to be healthy and live a more active lifestyle. Whatever your goal may be, you are in the right place. Train with our world-class instructors and see the difference Fight and Fitness MMA can make in your life.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is an action-packed martial art, designed to teach people of any size to defend themselves. It's also a great way to burn fat, strengthen and tone muscle, and will boost your energy and overall physique! Sometimes the hardest part of trying something new is walking through the door the first time.
Get ready for the best and most fun workout of your life! Our Muay Thai Kickboxing Programs will take the very beginner students and have them ready to better defend themselves within minutes. We will sharpen the skills of the most advanced students. We know what works and what doesn't. Our certified instructors have put together an extraordinary Muay Thai Kickboxing curriculum to help you achieve excellence.
The Warrior Kids Club at Fight and Fitness MMA provides a unique program (ages 4-6) and (ages 7-14) that teaches children to take advantage of the natural way their bodies move and react. Kids learn to protect themselves using a sequence of rapid-fire kicks and punches, plus a combination of action-packed moves derived from our Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs.
Joining the garwood BJJ family at Fight and Fitness MMA is one of the best decisions of my life! The classes are fun and will give you a great work out. The instructor (Walt) is one of the nicest and encouraging people I've ever met! Everyone is welcoming and supporting so if you don't understand a move or how to do a certain thing, everyone there will gladly help!
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Brent Hofmann
Jan 03, 2022
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J. Roco
Nov 19, 2021
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Tulay Balaban
Nov 18, 2021
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The feeling of community and accepting new student was big deal for me. Martial arts learning is all about building the community and helping, supporting and learning from each other. Walt's place feels like home to start Muai Thai again after 14 years. Go get your trial class and get sweaty :)
The feeling of community and accepting new student was big deal for me. Martial arts learning is all about building the community and helping, supporting and learning from each other. Walt's place feels like home to start Muai Thai again after 14 years. Go get your trial class and get sweaty :)
Alex Tempongko
Oct 28, 2021
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This is a remarkable MMA school. Coach Walt and the teachers are excellent. My 4 yo always looks forward to coming to class. Coach Walt makes the class fun while incorporating professionalism & discipline. We love how Coach Walt teaches the class new words regarding virtues and positive behaviors that make for an outstanding individual in & out of the school.
We are planning to stay with Coach Walt for years to come.
We are planning to stay with Coach Walt for years to come.
Jorge Rojas
Oct 27, 2021
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Linda Alvaran
Oct 04, 2021
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All 3 of our kids have been enrolled in Fight and Fitness MMA for a few months and they enjoy these classes very much. Walt and team are great instructors and truly encourage the kids in multiple ways. Not only do they teach skills and techniques of Muay Thai and BJJ, they also push kids to be well-rounded and kind by focusing on a word-of-the-week like respect, loyalty, self-discipline, self-control. My kids are more confident and passionate and have the drive to do better in each class. The kids who have been there longer are also very welcoming and such a great resource/help to the newbies!
Deanne Ferro
Sep 17, 2021
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I've been going to Fight and Fitness MMA for Muay Thai for over 2 months now. Walter is both a great guy and a great instructor, and really individualizes training despite the fact that sessions occur in a group setting. He ensures that you're challenged based on your skill level, but in a safe and fun way. There's a lot of room for growth at the gym, with the opportunity to join sparring classes or compete eventually if desired. Unfortunately, I'm moving out of the area and have to leave, but will definitely miss the team and facilities here!
Steven Volpe
Jul 29, 2021
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I looked at a lot of places before I found Fight and Fitness MMA. Walter is a great instructor and provides excellent training. This was the best decision that I made. It's a great work out, and at first I was not interested in sparing. I have been attending classes for two two months and I am looking forward to my first sparing class. If you are looking for a great team environment and having some fun look no further!
Jim M.
Feb 27, 2021
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Raikita King
Feb 19, 2020
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John F.
Dec 12, 2019
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Great school. Started a few months ago, 40 looking to do something new, get in shape, and have fun. Was a great choice! It is part of an association of a few schools so plenty of events and students and teachers rotating through, but also a good consistent crowd. Everyone is super friendly and it is a great place to be part of. Thankful to have found it!
Haley Montana
Jul 28, 2019
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Eric C.
Mar 20, 2019
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Eileen Cm
Mar 03, 2019
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We had our son enrolled in a karate school, but he quickly lost interest as the instructors were not very motivating. At the suggestion of a family member, we looked into BJJ. We brought him to FFMMA 3 years ago and we haven't looked back since! Walter and all the instructors are patient and make the class fun for the kids...all while teaching… respect, discipline and life-long self defense skills. Our son looks forward to going to class; he's met some great kids along the way and they are all so supportive of each other. Walter runs a great school and we couldn't be happier! Highly recommend
Mark L. Aliperti
Feb 20, 2019
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Sophie Sonnier Tabak
Jan 20, 2019
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Pmrda Jamees
Jan 15, 2019
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I highly recommend Fight Fitness MMA. My son gains more confidence every day. It gives him a place to learn a skill and challenge him daily to be better while learning life skills. The weekly word of the week is an important part as he learns to be humble and understand that learning how to fight is a responsibility and at times is better to walk away and speak your mind rather than react physically. If you want your kids to learn a skill they will have for life then definitely go to fight fitness mma.
Miquel Colet
Dec 04, 2018
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Ari
Jul 29, 2017
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I have been learning at fight and fitness since my first trial class.Before having a trial class here I had a trial class at another school. It did not compare to my experience at Fight and Fitness at all. The other school just put gloves on me and had me throw punches. At fight and fitness Walt asked me to throw a punch and instructed me how to do it correctly.
I had recently suffered a herniated disk and bulging disk before I started here.I can definitely say the exercises and stretches has helped my lower back post recovery. If you are looking to get a great workout and great instruction then
I had recently suffered a herniated disk and bulging disk before I started here.I can definitely say the exercises and stretches has helped my lower back post recovery. If you are looking to get a great workout and great instruction then
John K.
Jan 17, 2016
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I was training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at another school for the past 6 months and then needed to find another school closer to my business. I have learned more in 3 private lessons than I did in the past 6 months and that's the truth. He is an excellent teacher and pushes me to be better each time. He concentrates on the fundamentals and points out what needs work with my technique.
He's the toughest nice guy I know and an awesome teacher. I will continue here for years and wish to achieve my black belt. I know with Walter's guidance if I put the time in I will achieve my goal. Look
He's the toughest nice guy I know and an awesome teacher. I will continue here for years and wish to achieve my black belt. I know with Walter's guidance if I put the time in I will achieve my goal. Look
Malgorzata B.
Oct 15, 2015
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The classes are an instant addiction and the fastest way to get in shape... and it's so much more fun than a boring treadmill! I've tried other programs but none of them peaked my interest like the classes at Fight and Fitness MMA Garwood. Kids and adults both love it! Clean gym, friendly training partners, great instruction. The instructors give personal attention to each student and will keep you motivated! Easy access by bus, train, or drive, centrally located in Union County, and expert focus on Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NJ BJJ, Fitness Kickboxing, MMA Strength &
Hugo S.
Aug 24, 2015
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Fight and Fitness MMA in Garwood, NJ is a great martial arts training school for all ages and skill levels. It's a great way to relieve stress, while at the same time, learning a great skill while staying fit and healthy. The instructor, Coach Kimmel, is a great motivator and really cares about everyone's learning experience, no matter if you're a beginner, pro-fighter or just trying to learn self-defense and staying fit.
The environment is friendly and the students are very welcoming of newcomers. The facility is kept clean. The hours are convenient and classes are
The environment is friendly and the students are very welcoming of newcomers. The facility is kept clean. The hours are convenient and classes are
Joelle L.
Jul 15, 2015
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I took a free class with my sister at Fight and Fitness MMA in Garwood NJ. There are a lot of other friendly women and men to train with and the workouts are always challenging. I didn't think I would like MMA at 40+ years old, but the classes are great for everyone and it really keeps me in shape. I lost over 15 pounds very quickly and it has made me healthier and more energetic. I have lots of fun training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA. The coaches and students are all welcoming and helpful... it feels like a big happy family. I can't wait until next training
