I am new to fitness kickboxing, and I am hooked on it! I took a trial class last weekend, because…read moremy current gym is closing and I want to be able to work out long after this month is over. Believe me when I say that I have searched far and wide to find the right match with a new gym. The class that I took was the same length as the ones at my current gym (30 minutes). I took the class with the owner because I knew that she was recommended. Turns out that in the 30 minute classes, they are very fast-paced. I had a hard time keeping up, even though I got a great workout and loved every minute of it. The owner took the time to speak with me at length after the class was over, gave me information to log into the class app, and gave me the names of the other instructors who teach the 45 minute class. She then proceeded to explain to me that the 45 minute class has a warm up session and a cool down session. I was pleased when she allowed me to sign up for another class free of charge just so I had something to compare to. There was no pressure to sign up. In fact, I asked to see the membership options. When I stopped in and spoke to someone else a few weeks earlier, I wasn't told that there were options to purchase packs of classes. The owner showed me this option and said that many of the members purchase these class packs instead of committing to a 6-month of a year membership. This put me at ease because I have heard mixed reviews from this gym. She had me sold with this option. As I stated earlier, I haven't been doing fitness kickboxing for long, and want to give it a fair chance before I make the decision to either keep doing this or resort to home workouts (which I am not always as disciplined at doing). I left the gym feeling confident that I made the right decision in joining. I am actually looking forward to the next class that I will be taking next week.

I was nervous to sign up but wow I am SO glad I did…read more A lot of my coworkers come here so I took a free trial and have been hooked ever since. After one week of classes I can do a push up! I have never been able to do a real push up in my life until now! The workouts are fun and since you have a choice of trainers you can workout with the one(s) who work best for you! It's not just hitting bags.. There are weights for toning, resistance bands, crunches, burpees, etc! If you can't do them yet - no problem! The trainers give you modifications so you work out on a level appropriate for you! The other people there are SO kind and helpful. Each time I've attended classes other members have offered to help with moves in case I needed any further clarification. I always worked out on and off but never pushed myself like I am pushed at CKO. I look forward to classes, and even though I drip with sweat I feel so great!!!

I would not recommend this gym. There are other gyms in the area that offer boxing and kickboxing…read more Barely anyone goes to class. It's probably closing soon. Don't waste your time or money.

This gym is empty and not kept clean. A very young girl took over the gym a few months ago and…read moreshe's not a friendly person. She's abrasive and condescending. A few of the instructors are really good but the newer ones seem to be just thrown out there and don't know what to do. I would look for another gym that has certified teachers and an owner who cares.

Very bad experience! Joined through third party and they won't stop the payments! $79.95 per…read moremonth...ouch!

Lied to us about a 16 week Fit Smart challenge which was a scam to get us to sign up for a year…read morecontract instead. If you sign a contract with this gym you will be sorry because they are liars, scammers and thieves. Forcing you to pay for a membership you never signed up for. Don't say we didn't warn you Find an honest gym

Pinoy Dragon is an excellent learning school for karate, Master Hudak from the Philippines is very…read morepatient and knowledgeable with the children! He teaches the proper skills of karate along with discipline!The ladies kickboxing class is great also,a little of karate along with cardio,and the group of ladies are wonderful!

Pinoy Dragon is a wonderful martial arts school. I have been a student for 8 years. When I…read morebegan classes, I was having issues rotating my head and neck. After 2 weeks of cardio kick boxing, and the total body work out, my limited mobility was a thing of the past. I will always be indebted to Master Hudak for all his help! On a side note, although I have only participated in the adult Cardio Kick Boxing class, I have observed Master Hudak work with many children's classes. As a former teacher, it is very easy to see that Master Hudak had a great enthusiasm when working with children and has a great deal to offer today's youth.

I grew up doing Karate in the UK back in the '90s, before martial arts schools started pushing…read moreendless belt tests and charging families left and right. So when I came across Dante Rivera's BJJ Academy, it felt like a breath of fresh air. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just structure, discipline, and real mentorship. I had heard there were two main options locally--Silva's and Dante's. Silva's is known to be more "fun," but I wanted something with purpose. Our past experience with Master Park's Taekwondo was friendly, but confusing. Kids who could barely stay balanced were advancing through the ranks. At Dante's, that doesn't fly. I filled out the website contact form and got a quick response from Norma. When we showed up the next day, I expected the usual sit-down about pricing or discounts for paying cash (code for off the books), but that never came. Instead, Dante walked in, shook hands with every parent, and jumped right into class. What I saw was exactly what I hoped for: a balance of challenge, fun, and respect. My daughters (7 and 8) were pushed to think, focus, and move. I watched a girl struggle emotionally--Dante didn't coddle or ignore it. He guided her through, and she finished strong. That kind of moment tells you everything you need to know. There's discipline here, but it's not cold. It's real. Kids are expected to give their best. Parents were laughing as Dante cracked jokes--like threatening to lock kids in a closet or eat their feet. It's the kind of tough love that works, and the kids eat it up. After class, I asked the girls if they'd like to come back twice a week. Immediate yes. When I asked Norma what's next, she simply said: "Go home, talk about it as a family." No pitch, no hard sell. They didn't need to--the program speaks for itself. While we were there, I saw a dad bring his son over to speak with Dante about a tough class he had. Dante bent down, listened, and told the boy, "You can always come talk to me." That kind of care? You can't fake it. If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and treated like a real student--not just a customer--Dante's is it. We're proud to be part of this academy.

Amazing bjj school, great for all ages both man and woman. Professor Dante conducts a fun class…read morewith real life implications for self defense. Highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn self defense, stay in shape or just have fun and meet great people

There are so many good things to say about CKO Freehold that one post wouldn't be enough. For two…read moreyears and up until today, it's the only fitness spot that kept me showing up almost every day, simply because the workout delivered results. Over and beyond that, the business owner, Mike Sclafani, is nice and generous, and the staff are genuinely friendly, welcoming, supportive, and professional. It's just sad to learn that after 14 years, it is closing its doors permanently on September 15, 2026. Still, I am thankful for the two years of incredible workouts, the dedication of the trainers, and the amazing "Third Place" built within the walls of Club KnockOut.

I'm a CKO member that works out of Southern California. The owner and staff made me feel more than…read morewelcome when I visited NJ. Place was super clean and had plenty of bags to choose from. Rich was extremely friendly upon arrival and Tirana is an amazing instructor. Highly recommend!

Muay Thai Kickboxing at its best!…read more This martial arts school is owned and instructed by Kru James Wellington. He has been training martial arts from Muay Thai kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kun Do, and many others for almost 30 years now. His school has a wide range of students from young men and women, to elders in there 60's and 70's. He promotes a very positive and accepting space to train, motivate each other, and last but not least make friends. If you want to get in shape, train to be a fighter, or just make some great friends where you can share a common interest, this is the place for you!

Definitely a gym meant for someone looking for some general holistic fitness. Their machine choices…read moreare not as diverse and extremely limited, making working out during peak times difficult. They do have an extensive array of cardio machines which is nice, certainly high tech ones at that. It's also a membership based gym, but you're paying for amenities like the pool, sauna, while extra payment is needed for personal trainers. I personally never used anything but the gym equipment here because I always come as a guests since my parents are members. They have some interesting process for guest members such as getting their blood pressure taken and I've seen guest clients be turned away temporarily because of it.

I can't say enough good things about this gym & their group fitness instructors. They are the BEST!…read moreThey have so many diverse classes for all different levels. This gym is the only one to go to in the area, I have tried a few and none stand out like this does.