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!

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

This place is amazing, best coaches and teammates to learn and train authentic Muay Thai.read more

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!

You won't find a staff and gym better than this. They are patient and guide you through step by…read morestep to where you need to go. They push you in a manner that is catered to your physical requirement and overall, the team at this gym are just excellent people. I recommend them at the highest level.

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 cannot recommend this place highly enough. Augie is a fantastic instructor: so patient, diligent,…read moreand makes you feel so comfortable when learning a new sport! I have always wanted to try some kind of martial art, but was too nervous to actually do it. When I first when to MK Muay Thai, Augie gave me directions on how to get there and came up to me right away when I walked in so I didn't feel awkward. He also set me up with one of his instructors, Andre (who is also AMAZING) and I basically got one on one coaching for the first few months of being there. Now, I feel so much more confident in my own skin and I feel like I could protect myself if I ever needed to. Another thing is that Augie doesn't jip you with the money. His prices are so fair and he is flexible with you. I was traveling for a month, so he did not charge me for the time I wasn't going to be there. Not a lot of gyms are like that. He is really a class act! There is a really positive environment here. Everyone is dedicated to learning the sport, which includes helping one another improve. Even in big classes, I always feel like I have so much support. If you are on the fence, GO! You won't regret it!

I've been studying martial arts since 1990 and maintain that as far as martial arts schools go, 5…read moreRings Martial Arts is as good as they come. I've trained extensively with both Sifu Anthony and Sifu Tom and they are two of the best martial artists I've had the privilege to work with. If you're in the Lynhurst area and even thinking about training, you should stop in and meet Sifu Tom and Sifu Anthony.

Instructors are knowledgable and have a genuine interest in their students progress! My boys have…read moreattended classes here for years and it has been a positive, learning experience. The students here and their families are all very nice! My boys have gained knowledge and confidence as well as build friendships while attending classes here.

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

Before writing my review - I took the time to read other reviews that are posted for inspiration…read moreand talking points (both negative and positive). I started at Evolution in the Fall of 2013 with the intentions of joining the fight team. By the Summer of 2014, I had my first fight with Evolution and won unanimous. Prior to becoming a member at Evolution I had a strong background in Karate & Boxing. However, there were a lot of holes in my game that Brandon quickly fixed. He is excellent at translating information, correcting form, providing motivation, and creating a platform for individuals to grow. Not only did I win my first fight under Brandon, but by 2016 I achieved 5 championship belts and a Gold Medal for Team USA. From originally having an awkward style to becoming proficient in Muay Thai - I would say Evolution is an outstanding place to train. Whether you are training to fight, become fit, build confidence, or learn the techniques - YOU will get all of that accomplished here. The amount of work you invest in your training will reflect. I don't have anything negative to say about this gym, but a response to the reviews that are not 5 stars: 1. If it is your FIRST TIME visiting, arrive on time. 2. The gym is usually HOT when it's crowded. As a person who occasionally travels to Thailand for extensive training - I prefer training in warm facilities to prevent injuries and sweat out sodium. 3. Brandon is comical, but just like any trainer - he knows when to be serious. Training is already tough and can be intimidating to newcomers, so it's important to remember to have fun.

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!

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.

I've know the owners for a very long time. This is his new place and even though is way out of my…read moreway, I make the time to come train here. Amazing people. Great community. Everybody is very helpful.

You want to learn legit Muay Thai, this is the place. Kru Jean, known as "Spyda" has a passion for…read morethe sport. He breaks down technique so that it makes sense. Instead of just telling you to do a bunch of random combos, he'll start with a specific one teaching you to perfect your technique and building from there. Gym itself is spacious, clean, and has an overall friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're trying to lose that pandemic weight looking to compete, Spyda's gym has got it.

We love the gym. My son has been here almost a year. His body and mind has had tremendous growth…read more He loves his coaches and listens to them, ima single mom so this helps me so much. I love sitting and being mesmerized by their skills. Ima total fan of the gym. Go legion! Go coach Vinny !!!! Thank you for what you do for the community of kids you have here.

Had my 8 year old son try the class who suffers from anxiety. The staff was extremely comforting…read moreand helpful and he loved it!