Muay thai was something I wanted to learn but was lowkey a bit afraid. This gym is very beginner…read morefriendly and everyone here makes you feel welcomed immediately. People here are very respectful and mindful of others, which is really important. There are classes Monday-Saturday. Legit the best workout ever (I've done crossfit, powerlifting, hiit, yoga, etc). It works your core, your overall strength, upper body, lower body, and also your mind. The gym helped me make become better in other things too outside the gym (eating habits, running more, etc!!) They do other activities too - beach trips, conditioning in parks, etc!!

I'm beginning to find, as I get older, that experiences that have the ability to completely…read moretransform your life become more rare. When you are young, you are constantly trying and learning new things, figuring out for yourself what you love to do and eliminating those you don't. You start to find a passion for things like soccer or piano, and stick with them, loving to play. Then you grow up, responsibilities kick in, and time becomes more limited. Most of the time, I find myself trying to recreate the fun I had as a kid by re-experiencing situations with new people or joining an adult sports league with random people, which is not at all the same feeling you get from being on a real, dedicated team. The art of Muay Thai is one of the only sports or activities that has unexpectedly thrilled me in a way that is brand new, and leaves me craving more and more. The only other sport that does it for me is scuba diving. There are some similarities between the two: family, fear facing, fitness, and fun. 1. FAMILY: When you join 8 Venoms Muay Thai, you become a family. You are there to support and help each other. You may find that if you sign up for a free trial that you become addicted in more ways than one, to the class and to the people. Your new teammates will be the ones asking if they'll see you next class, and part of the reason you say yes is because you don't want to disappoint them, and it happens in that split second after they ask the question when their face is bright with pure joy from the class and the suspense for your answer. You can't make new friends like this in a typical gym atmosphere and you sure as hell will never find the strength of a family like 8 Venoms Muay Thai. 2. FEAR FACING: "Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt Muay Thai is a fighting sport. You will hit and get hit. 8 Venoms gets its name because Muay Thai is known as the Art of 8 Limbs: 2 fists, 2 elbows, 2 knees, and 2 shins. You will learn to use all of them. I'm a fear facer and a big believer in it. Do I get nervous? Yes. But that's the only way to get stronger. 3. FITNESS: One aspect of Muay Thai among many that you can't get from a regular gym is that it's both a mental and physical exercise. I consider myself a forever student. If I'm not constantly learning something new, I start to get bored. I never would have dreamed that discovering Muay Thai would have been the absolute best gift I could have given myself for my recent birthday (Thanks Skylar B. who turned me onto it). I have been to many gyms: oldschool average joe's gyms, giant gym chains, boxing gyms, etc. Before this class, I considered myself to be healthy, very active, and pretty athletic, but damn, did I get a wake up call. The class starts with jump roping... Who knew that jump roping could be so hard?! I thought I was going to die the first few times. My legs were sore as hell. I guess lifting just can't get you there. Then there's cardio, core, and flexibility, which is awesome. I'm not too too bad on the cardio and core front, but I def. struggle and need improvement. I honestly thought I was a flexible human until now...wooweee, not so much. I think part of the reason I have trouble doing certain skills sometimes is because my hips are not at all used to turning over in such a way while the balls of my feet do something else and my arm is outstretched at the same time. I swear, at the least, Muay Thai will keep my body from getting old and decrepit. Then there's the lessons on different Muay Thai skills and techniques: boxing, kicks, defense, etc, which is really... 4. FUN: Omg it's so much fun. Instructor Gian is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his students. His analogies and descriptions make everything really easy to understand. I partner with my sister sometimes and we have laughing fits. It's just fun to learn something new, practice it, and eventually get it right. I guess I should say it's funnier when you get it wrong and more rewarding when you get it right. I find myself even daydreaming about it, replaying skills I've learned in my head, and hoping that by thinking about it my body will react how I want it to (so far it doesn't, but I'm trying!). All skill levels are welcome. I am a giant newb right now. I hate it lol, and I'm determined to get better. There was a little kid in the class too and he could really hang with the rest of us. Then, there are also those who are really advanced. 8 Venoms is located in the FMA Center and the storefront is really deceiving. If you enter in the front, you go down the stairs and the place is huge. There's the front desk area, and a large viewing room, for anyone there who needs to wait. If you park in the back lot, you can enter that way and walk past the koi fish tank. The actual training space is very large with ample space to move around, and the 7:30 pm class times are also really convenient for me to make after work w/the option of the 1 class on Sat. Try it!

If you are looking for an "Authentic" Muay Thai gym in New Jersey, look no further. This is about…read moreas good as it gets without having to fly to Thailand every day after work. This gym is great for the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The trainers and the fighters are very down to earth and they help you to become better at Muay Thai than you were the day before, no mater what level you are at. Don't worry about a bunch of tough guys with a chip on their shoulder, you wont find them at this gym. Everyone seems to really have a passion for learning the martial art and helping others. The Coaches and the fighters have a positive attitude and that seems to resonate with the students, so you have more of a family feel than a competition between a bunch of want to be tough guys and gals. The gym pricing is competitive and they frequently run specials to help you save money. They do not lock you into a contract either so you don't have to worry about that. If you want to get in shape, learn a martial art or if you want to compete in the ring, this gym is a great place to go.

This is the best and most reputable Muay Thai gym in New Jersey! Excellent and skilled krews and…read morestaff that are driven with patience and teach all of us with such dedication and skill. This gym is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for authentic Muay Thai training

I've trained with evolution for a couple of months now. This is my complete unbiased review:…read more This gym is simply amazing. Brandon, and the other coaches do a fantastic job of training students in various disciplines whether it's Muay Thai, BJJ, or wrestling. I can only speak to the Muay Thai classes since I try to train there 4 days of the week. Brandon has a way of simplifying the techniques and works with you to make sure you can perfect them. Brandon is a patient, funny, yet caring coach/trainer (you don't see too many of Brandons!) Everyone at evolution is welcoming. Their ego is checked at the door. I took some classes at the Wat, but I felt evolution has a more home like environment. Everyone's welcoming, and they all work with you to make sure your techniques are on point. If you're looking to get into shape, or kick some ass this is the place for you! I'm proud to say I trained at evolution. Thanks again to everyone at evolution for working with me! Y'all are amazing.

Brandon is a good Muay Thai Coach, very technical and knows how to break down the techniques step…read moreby step.

Wow. This is a top-class establishment, which offers Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, and kettlebell classes…read more Thus far, I have trained under Augie (the head instructor), Dina, Bennie, Brendon, and Jessica. I have never taken any of these classes but the instructors are so knowledgeable, observant, and patient. They made me feel comfortable every time I went to class. I have only been coming here a couple of months and I can already see an improvement in my game and an increase in my confidence. Augie also takes great pride in his establishment and provides the best equipment so we are always protected. Additionally, the other students are welcoming, knowledgeable, and are always willing to help you. Everyone is always looking out for each other and it truly feels that you belong to a family there. You will not regret spending your time, money, and energy here.

I came here last night to try a class, and i'm so glad that i did…read more I try to work out at least 4 times a week, and sometimes running and the gym can get quite boring. I came to a Wednesday 830 pm class, and i loved it. The instructor was quite helpful. I have never done any Muay Thai, and he helped me through each step. I felt like i got a good total body workout, and the time flew by. The parking lot is a little tricky to get to. If you have any problems, just call them and they will direct you where to park. Now i know how to throw some punches and kicks, and i cant wait to go back and get some more training!

I've been doing private lessons with Luciano (Lu) well before he opened this gym, for the past 3-4…read moreyears. He is known to be one of the best pad holders in the muay thai community and has trained numerous successful amateur and pro fighters. He is technical and lives & breathes muay thai, (as well as Brazilian jiu jitsu and strength and conditioning). He's a straight shooter, will call things out as it is which I appreciate. His partner Pawel is a pro muay thai fighter with a wealth of experience and fights under his belt. He has the knowledge and experience to elevate your game. A great sparring partner as he'll let you work and provide solid feedback. An interesting duo who both truly knows their craft. Takes some getting use to in terms of their personality but they the best in the area (as well as NYC).

How exciting that a new gym this unique has opened up in East Rutherford! Muay Thai boxing is the…read moreperfect exercise for building flexibility and a strong core. Lu is well known in the New York City boxing scene as one of the best trainers you can work with. Definitely a gym to check out if you are looking for a different approach to fitness, while still having fun!

Best place to train muay Thai in the trip state area. I've tried other gyms in other states and…read morethis is the best gym hands down.

Such an upbeat and fun alternative to the mainstream cardio kickboxing classes. You get actual…read moreinstruction on technique and application in real life versus just punching a bag. Whether you want to actually fight or just get In shape this gym has something for everyone. It's all about personal goals and growth, not the one size fits all classes offered by other gyms.

Dude- my size 10s have been fitting tight on me since the middle of last year's pandemic and the…read morehell I want to start inching towards a 12! Gyms are back- but took me a while to nail "the one" because many rely on machine work which I would do- but they're necessarily not my thing. Classes are more up my alley because I love to get my body worked up real good with an instructor and Belmars in the Greenburgh area of White Plains, met me there. Belmars is primarily known for Muay Thai but with one call prior to my Saturday class, Peter mentioned there's Circuit training and Zumba. He texted location details as it's off the Route 119 path and prices for each of those. Because of COVID, Peter mentioned not many folks are hitting the gym and classes have been small. The entire Belmars space is big. It opens with a large exercise room, wall-to-wall mirrors, boxing ring further back and a smaller Circuit Rm- where I and someone else, dripped in sweat with Christine. Don't be fooled by her small frame- my girl will have you hating her...I did- but it was all love and the burn was real even the next day! Plus her playlist was bomb! From Freddie Mercury to old school hip- hop to some pop- she had us going. Listen- I'm a size 10 and felt super comfortable not to be exercising with size 0 Beckies like you see in high-end gyms. By the end of her workout, my muscles shook like never before. Christine's Circuit Training class wasn't an easy ride but made such and an incredible difference even it's just Saturdays for 45 minutes. After a year+ not stepping foot in a gym, coming here gave me adrenaline for more!

If you are reading my review, you are most likely looking for a Martial Arts School or a gym to get…read moreinto shape. You may have joined a commercial gym. But quit because you felt out of place. You may have joined a Martial Arts school and realized that you are going to get hurt and you're not in shape. Or, you are like me looking for something different, I have practiced Shotokan karate for over 30 years. I have jumped from martial art school to martial art school and weight gym to weight gym. I completed Peter's 5 week beginners Muay Thai and fitness class. It's the class everyone has to take to advance to the Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes. That first class was filled with about 20 + people. I thought I was strong, but I was wrong. I can't jump rope and It was the first time I did a pushup in about 20 years. I also did not know what a Burpee was. (Peter made this exercise look easy). By the end of the 5 week class, I was at 50 Pushups, 3 minutes jumping rope and about 15 Burpees. Maybe Martial Arts are not for you, but you want to get in shape. You want a body of a boxer or you just want to take your shirt off at the beach. Or, if you are like me, you need to shed some pounds. (I was over 270lbs I now weigh in at 230lbs.) My name is Charles White. I hold black belts in Shotokan Karate and Kendo. If I could compress my 30 + years of experience. I would tell everyone to take the 5 week beginners class at Belmars Gym. There are even classes for children over 6 years. I even sent my two nieces and my nephew. The ability to defend oneself is a skill every child should learn. The ability to defend oneself is a skill they will remember for a lifetime

The people at Rare Breed are incredible! Such a positive and family-like environment where everyone…read moresupports each other. Definitely a special place and an amazing community.

This place has amazing+friendly instructors. Super fun and tough. Muay thai classes have all levels…read moreso you'll always be challenged. Miss you guys!

Amazing place with amazing instructions. The owner is a great person who truly cares for every…read moresingle one of his students. Be here I was 16 and I'm 27 now can't think of a better place to learn from.

I never thought me doing BJJ was a posibility but then I signed up and have been hooked since day…read moreone. Dennis makes everyone feel like family including my 5yr old who also trains here. Thank you for being patient with me as I see my training paying off. PRBJJ rules!!!