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Pure Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rockaway, New Jersey
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students 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 Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule puremixedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 784-3777
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking for a great place to train for yourself or your children, look no further than Pure MMA.”
“It’s great for all levels of experience and has so many different times you can train, it can work with anyone’s schedule.”
Other martial arts here
“We just moved here to New Jersey from California and my husband and son at first struggled to find a Gym that they loved and felt they could grow in their jiujitsu game.”
“If you are considering BJJ, Muay Thai, Kick boxing, Karate, or MMA in general, I highly recommend checking out Pure.”
“It took one Judo class with Kevin to catch the training bug and want to take on different disciplines.”
“After having to leave this gym for work, I bounced around a few gyms & realized how special Pure MMA really was.”
What students say
“It’s great for all levels of experience and has so many different times you can train, it can work with anyone’s schedule.”
“This gym genuinely feels like family—everyone supports each other on and off the mats, and it’s the kind of place you want to show up for every day.”
“There is so much opportunity to grow and continue to learn new techniques there.”
“Andy, Mikey and all the instructors are not only world-class athletes and competitors, but also fantastic educators.”
“The women’s program is truly unmatched.”
“Ashley is an outstanding coach and mentor—she brings skill, intention, and confidence into every session, and she’s built something really special here.”
From the reviews
I have been training at Pure for 5 years now. As great as it is to be able to say how much this beautiful academy has expanded and grown in this time, it’s amazing to be able to say that the already phenomenal instruction, coaching, and technique has grown along with it.
I have been training BJJ at Pure MMA for three years and love this place. I have made ample friendships that I know will last a lifetime and consider it another home. Owners Andy and Mikey are full of class and make it a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds.
Pure changed my life. Instructors are extremely professional and welcoming. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're treated equally and as a part of the family. It took one Judo class with Kevin to catch the training bug and want to take on different disciplines.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Pure MMA. Andy, Mikey and all the instructors are not only world-class athletes and competitors, but also fantastic educators. Pure is incredibly welcoming and supportive and I’m grateful to be a part of the school.
New to Karate? Start at Pure Mixed Martial Arts
Pure Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Pure Mixed Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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