Primal Jym
Primal Jym is a boxing gym located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Specializing in Traditional Boxing. Rated 4.9 out of 5 by community members.
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I’ve been with Primal for ~3 months. Overall, it’s the best gym I have trained at - no matter what your age (young, medium, old), your level (novice, intermediate, advanced), your goals (strength, fitness, competition, self-defense etc.), your availability (morning, daytime, evening), your style (boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, combatives, ++) Primal has something for you. Jim, Ron, Andy, Vicki and all the coaches are amazing! They're dedicated with the deep knowledge and experience necessary to help you reach your goals. If you’re considering joining a gym or learning martial arts don’t hesitate! Primal is special, you won’t regret it! — Tony
Honestly, I can't talk about beginner because I came in in okay shape, but being here taught me how to spare and sharpen up my boxing. They taught me a lot that I will always be grateful for and was able to shred off my last 15lbs I didnt think would ever come off. Coach Ron was always patient with me helping me with my basic boxing moves and Coach V always brought the energy and encouragement, she made condition so much fun! I especially loved doing the animal flow classes they would sometimes have in the evenings, it's absolutely amazing for overall body functionality and conditioning; learning from Coach Jim was always so cool! The class times are also so accommodating. 10/10 would recommend.
I don’t personally attend the gym, but I’m there often whether it’s to take my daughter, watch her participate in sparring events, or see both her and my wife training. I’ve seen them work with different coaches, but most consistently with Coach Vicky and Coach Ron. Let me say this clearly: they are no joke. They take their work seriously, and the results speak for themselves. My daughter has grown tremendously not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Her confidence has increased in ways my wife and I could have only prayed for. As a father, that has truly hit home. She was once a girl who kept to herself, who didn’t believe she was good at anything. Through this gym, we’ve watched her transform into someone who believes in herself. Both my daughter and my wife have been extremely consistent in their training with Coach Vicky and Coach Ron. My wife, especially, has made a huge change in her mental health, and for that I will always be grateful. The coaches may be tough, but it comes from a good place. This world needs people who genuinely care, people who take the time to prepare you properly, without sugar-coating, and who push you to do things the right way. I truly have nothing negative to say about them. God willing, they continue to grow and expand, because they deserve it.
Primal Jym has truly become my safe space and my outlet to release all the stress from the day. I’m grateful for all the coaches, but I have to give the biggest shout out to Coach Vicky, because she is truly one of a kind. From day one, she has been such a constant source of support in my fitness journey. She genuinely takes the time to get to know you not just as a client, but as a person. She understands your needs, sees your strengths even when you don’t, and makes sure you feel supported and cared for in every single workout. There are days when I walk in thinking, I don’t know if I can do this today, and somehow she always knows exactly how to push me past my limits while still making me feel safe and encouraged. And every time, I walk out stronger, proud, and grateful. In the last six months, I can honestly say I see and feel the difference not just physically, but mentally too. Coach Vicky has played a huge role in that, and I will always be thankful. She’s amazing, and Primal Jym is lucky to have her. And I can’t forget to talk about my old grumpy coach, Coach Ron because I don’t care what anyone says, he is amazing. Coach Ron truly lives and breathes boxing, and all he wants is to make us better. I know tough love isn’t for everyone and that’s okay but for me and my daughter, it has made us stronger in every way. My daughter has trained at multiple boxing gyms over the last three years, and it wasn’t until we came to Primal Jym that she truly started to grow not just in skill, but in confidence and love for the sport. That happened because of coaches who genuinely believed in her. Coach Ron is one of them. He constantly reminds her that she’s doing great, while pushing her to keep going and keep getting better. Yes, he’s tough on her and on me too (yes, even as an adult 😅) but we know it always comes from a place of care. He’s helping her build that tough skin she needs, because in boxing, no one is going to be soft with you once you’re in that ring. Primal Jym has become more than just a gym it’s our sports family. We laugh, we sing, we dance, we joke, we get tough, and we push each other all at once. It’s love, discipline, and growth wrapped into one place. Everything comes from a good heart and a shared desire to see each other become our best.
I asked coach Vicky ( PRIMAL JYM) for help with my daughter and with no hesitation she jumped right on the opportunity to assist us, not only did my daughter express the level of intensity but the sense of family and true intention. The level of expertise, and her way of pushing forth with the training is beyond professional, it's a labour of love.. Thank you coach for all the help and support, we truly appreciate you.. the Morales family..