I have an unhealthy obsession with combat sports, but have never trained a day in my life because…read moreI'm really shy and don't want to get punched in the head for a hobby. Well that's not true, I took one jiu jitsu class a few years ago and it was the most unwelcoming environment I have ever been in, but that's a story for another day. My boss, who is actually the homie, started doing Muay Thai at Church Street Boxing recently and told me to tag along for a class as I'm always shadow boxing and talking MMA with her in the office lol. I did a free trial intro level Muay Thai class at 7am, and got there about 5 minutes before to check in and get gloves. I was instructed that the Muay Thai room is in the back. I walked through the main boxing gym floor to the men's locker room, and I swear this place feels like it's out of a Rocky movie. It's a grungy, no frills gym with loads of character. This is not a "boxercise" class or a cardio kickboxing gym. If you want to look all cute in your boxing wraps and gloves, this isn't the place. This is a fighters gym. I was told that almost all of the coaches are active or former fighters. It would be the perfect setting to film a boxing movie in lol. I set my stuff down and nervously walked to the Muay Thai room in the back. I saw my boss and about 7 others warming up as the teacher, Lauren, came and introduced herself and was super welcoming. We started with 5-10 minutes of jump rope which I LOVED, I can jump rope all mf day. It's actually my party trick, I know my way around a jump rope I swear to god. After the warm up we started shadow boxing in the mirror and I immediately reverted to my prime Conor Mcgregor/Lyoto Machida karate stance that I have been doing for YEARS as my shower is warming up ahahahaa. Light on my feet bouncing back and forth, arms out wide, settle and play baby. My shampoo bottles have seen me win so many world titles. Lauren came over and helped me individually, teaching me a proper Muay Thai stance and basic punch and kick fundamentals. In contrast to my jiu jitsu experience all those years ago, she was extremely cognisant of it being my first ever class and it was much appreciated. She walked the fine line of being helpful without alienating me in front of the rest of the class lol. We then paired up, one person holding pads and the other throwing combos that Lauren had just taught us. I felt like Rodtang or Charles Oliviera hitting clean combos on those pads. It was so much fun. My boss was lowkey BLASTING me with kicks though ahahaha she has some power on those. I couldn't imagine taking a head kick. It's honestly like a baseball bat coming at you. One thing I didn't take into consideration was the class is barefoot and I have severe hyperhidrosis of the feet -- I'm sorry I know it's nasty, but it's me. I was essentially trying to throw kicks on a slip n slide due to my sweaty feet, as I just couldn't get a clean base. I'm really shy (sad face) so I felt terrible to be sweating like that on the mats haha. But, in contrast to some of these other reviews, they cleaned the mats thoroughly right after the class wrapped up. After class in the men's locker room, there was a super nice older gentleman who was talking my ear off about the sport, tips and tricks, how long he'd been doing it, etc. After saying goodbye and asking his name he said "They call me Action Jackson, but you can just call me Action" ... I thought I was being punked ahahaha I really felt like I was in a Rocky movie after that exchange. All in all, I would 100% be a regular here if it weren't for hyperhidrosis... hyperhidrosis stays dubbing me smh. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

The muay thai trainer was phenomenol, knowledgeable, corrective, she helped my form a lot. The…read moreclass was well structured for exhaustion

Great coaches. Great experience. One of the girls from my work is facing jail time, so I…read morerecommended she take Ricardo's Prison Prep workout (I don't know if that's what it's really called). And she's been loving it. She intends to stay with the program whether or not she's incarcerated (this time). The fact that you can practice sparring against other women as well as big dudes (who can impersonate guards) is a huge help. If only they taught you how to make PRUNO HOOCH. Five stars. Would recommend.

I've tried almost every boxing gym in NYC including rumble, hit house, underground, etc. This place…read morehas so much personality and seasoned talented trainers than any other place you will find. You get to condition both indoors and outdoors and spar both with partner and the instructor in circuits. Not to mention two VERY CUTE dogs in the lobby to pet during breaks. Ricardo is an amazing instructor and gave lots of 1:1 attention with insightful pointers. Clearly they don't need another 5 star rating but in case you are seeing this I highly recommend to anyone -- book by calling and they have personal training available if you want to get your form down BEFORE doing endless rumble classes or bagwork like me.

First class was great and I love the community they are building. They recently moved from Start…read moreSt. and it took me a while to find them.

I'm not the most consistent student but have been coming here for Muy Thai. Ive been layed up due…read moreto a few basketball injuries but returned last week. I usually go to the Saturday classes which Kim teaches. She might be petite but don't let that fool you. She is an absolute assassin! She keeps a good fast pace for the class and is always willing to break down and demonstrate a movement again to you if you're having trouble. I need to start being more consistent because you only get out what you put in. I am moving very soon back to Long Island but will probably keep my membership going if I can because they're that awesome.

My workout here was great, Kwame is a fun and encouraging instructor who organized and ran a fine,…read morechallenging class. The workout room seems clean and well-kept with good equipment and ample bags with adequate spacing for a good sized session. It does feel a bit as if the place is run on the fly or in a casual manner though, I must admit. I signed up for a 7:10 Monday evening class and there was just no one there--doors locked, no explanation, no notice or indication that there was a class listed online that was not taking place. And their website feels a bit wonky and not up to date, so I ultimately had to go in in person to get refunded for the session that I booked and didn't take place and change my password. However, I did eventually get a refund and get to try out a class, which I enjoyed. They have a $10 intro class offer which is a great deal to try it out and see if it's for you. Feels to me like it's perhaps best for Uber local folks who want to make it a primary spot than for drop in classes, fwiw.

I love CKO. Great workouts, difficult but possible to adapt. They got me through the start of COVID…read morewith Zoom and then outdoor classes.

I dropped in from out of town and the entire gym was welcoming and the training was great. The holy…read moretrinity of good people, good vibes, and good training

Do you like the following? - clean and newly remodeled…read morebathrooms - wall padding - pads that you see sterilized - gyms with showers -constructing feedback -decorated instructors who can keep up with their students -a welcoming environment to all persons of all backgrounds, genders and skill levels (except haters)? Then you should probably check out Chop & Chops. This gym is basically like a clubhouse with all cool people who also happen to kick each other in the face. Prices are fair and people are cool. For years, Jaime and Humberto have been known in the community as the guys helping everyone technique tweaks and pep talks after class. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. Nothing but chop & chops love.

Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the best place to learn legit BJJ in Brooklyn. The instructors are…read moreAMAZING, extremely knowledgeable of their craft. The Academy is extremely clean, honestly the nicest Academy I've ever trained at. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming of new comers, veterans or if you're looking to get back onto the mats after a long break like myself. I cannot recommend this place enough, you won't regret it I promise.

My two sons have just completed 13 months at Gregor Gracie! Their Jui-Jitsu and Muay Thai program…read moreare excellent!. I highly recommend this place to every parent! Come for the BJJ and stay for the Muay Thai!

Great gym. I train here everyday. Your body and your mind get pushed the way it should in a good…read moremuay thai environment. Good coaches.

A really great and supportive martial arts gym, muay thai to be specific. They have a really great…read moreand supportive group of coaches, who're young and active fighters, champion fighters! They also have a really great community of members and hold events like friendsgiving, ufc watch parties, Christmas get togethers, special Halloween events! And if you want to fight, they'll coach and find you a fight. Cant stress the community, cause they'll come to your fight and cheer you on, so you'll never feel alone. As for the pricing, it's prolly the best around as you're never locked into a long contract! It's very reasonable and flexible to meet your ever changing schedule.

Williamsburg MMA was recommended to me by a friend who just recently started boxing training. At 40…read moreyears old, I had always wanted to box but never took any initiative until this summer to do so. I signed up for the week trial at WMMA and worked with both Roger and Diego and felt immediately at home. Over the past 7 months, I have made Williamsburg MMA my second home. I started off going 2-3 times a week to boxing , and now find myself there 5 times a week taking every class available (Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, and Wrestling with Michael). The staff there has had a profoundly positive influence on my physical and mental health. They also have fostered a warm community there, which makes it even easier to get myself out the door and on the mat each week.

A great mixed martial arts school. My experience is with my son. He had been doing mma for two…read moreyears now. The theaters are amazing, they teach more then just martial arts, the teach respect and self worth, empathy and compassion. It's a family place definitely