What an experience, to train with an elite and accomplished athlete and coach in Ajarn Phil Nurse. I'm one of those weekend warriors who has experience in martial arts but don't intend to fight pro, so I signed up for a private class to improve my fight game and to sharpen some skills with the best. And wow did I learn more than I thought I would in a private lesson. Ajarn Phil Nurse is simply top notch in instruction. He'll challenge you, he might go a few rounds with you, and he'll coach you up like he did his legendary fighters. Thank you Ajarn Phil Nurse for your time and sharing your expertise with me. I highly recommend the Wat and training with Ajarn Phil Nurse if you ever get the chance. read more

*Virtual Class Review Today I had the pleasure of taking a free 45 minute beginner Muay Thai class taught over Instagram Live with Master Kru Phil Nurse. Nurse broke down several basic moves from Muay Thai in a way that anyone could follow. The Yelp description stated "Kru PHILosophies are unique because they strive to stimulate your body and your mind". I can genuinely say my mind felt clearer after the class and I got a full body workout! Just this one class had me looking into The Wat and their virtual classes. If you get a chance, I absolutely recommend trying out a class! Happy moving Yelpers! read more

The Wat - Boxing Near Me - New York, New York

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Attended a free 45 minute beginner Muay Thai class via IG Live. Our instructor, Phil Nurse, was absolutely amazing and brutal lol the beginner class definitely kick my butt. Phil taught techniques for self defense and provided a full body workout. Each technique was broken down and proved to be a refreshing challenge. Will definitely incorporate what I learned into my exercise regimen. Once COVID numbers decline, I plan to take classes in person to get the full experience. Would highly recommend. read more

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Located in Tribeca The Wat is a temple of Muay Thai. The established gym is located close to the J, R, 4, and 6 trains and not far from the Brooklyn Bridge. I was greeted by the nice and accommodating Jeff when I went in. He seemed very enthusiastic about being there and it was great to see a friendly face upon arrival. The main training area is made of wood floor which was neat and there is a separate padded area in the back as well. There are decent sized locker rooms, the men's room is slightly larger than the women's and the gym has showers! That's a real plus for me. No one wants to ride the subway as stinky as the MTA itself! I signed up for the clinching class which had about 20 people in it. A separate beginners class ran at the same time with an equal number of people. The gym had more than enough space to accommodate everyone. The instructor to student ratio was good as well with several instructors helping with each class. The head instructor, Phil Nurse was on hand. For those unfamiliar with Nurse he is one of the pioneers for the sport in America and New York City. He fought at 140-145 lbs and had about 40 professional Muay Thai bouts along with a good series of pro boxing. He had a stylistic flair to his fighting and did kip ups after being knocked down. He was athletic and a pleasure to watch in the ring. He held several championships and has trained some great fighters in the state. The clinch class was basic which is good. After a warm up the students began clinching. It was round robined so a new partner was had every 5-10 minutes. No one had any attitude and the clinching was controlled and technical. Afterwards the group got together and Nurse gave out some announcements. He holds regular seminars at the gym and Cosmo Alexandre is coming to the location soon. There is also clinch seminars regularly which I think is great. The gym has an active fight team with several women entering the ring in the near future. Overall it was a good, traditional, Muay Thai gym in the area. I would highly suggest checking it out if you're into the sport and wanting to learn some authentic Muay Thai. read more

Had some experiences there. When I started martial arts, they never used to pawn off teaching the classes to the kids behind the desk. When the kids behind the desk are leading a class, it's irritating. Here's why: There is no regard for proper technique among the generalized classes. Yes, you're doing pad work, but it amounts to more of a cardio class. I don't like to do sets of push ups in between punches. I want to work on the techniques. So if you're technically minded, serious about learning, imo this stylish environment isn't the place. No one is going to come assist you on execution. Great if you want to burn calories. Or work on endurance training. Or look cool. It's not particularly fun (or clean.) There's nothing here that you couldn't do in a Billy Blanks video. And your technique will suffer for it. An example that stands out to me is a big guy, as big as his ego, let's say. I was holding pads for him and he insisted I was holding them wrong. I think he just isn't aware how to kick the pad properly, and this is a reflection of not being taught. My take. read more

I'm pretty unhappy with many aspects of this gym. A huge issue is their terrible selection of pads and mitts in-house. I've been a member of many muai thai gyms, mostly a lot smaller and cheaper than Wat, but never any gym with such a poor selection. They barely have enough for large classes, and many are damaged, with crappy velcro or rusty buckles. I received a nasty cut from a thai pad with a broken metal buckle, which held me out of training for a while. Then for boxing classes, they have essentially no boxing mitts at all. Honestly this is just embarrassing, and should be enough of a deal-breaker for a gym of this price. Almost every coach was late more often than not for classes. Then when they arrived, gave the usual speeches about discipline etc... Not ideal. In fact just to make things worse, the person who is supposed to open up the gym in the morning was often late, leaving us stuck outside. Pretty annoying especially to have class delayed when attending classes prior to work. While many of the coaches aren't bad and are very nice people, one or two are just plain uninterested. Never checking on anyone's technique, not moving around class, nothing. Non-negative stuff: - the locker rooms are decent, having showers is a plus. - I don't think I like the wooden floors after all. While some mats have too much give, wooden floors are not (for me) the solution. Especially for people who sweat a lot - why are there so many reviews from people just doing the intro session? read more

Best Muay Thai in NYC INDEED. And yo'boi is going to tell you why the fuck that is. First off, if you don't know who Phil Nurse is, just look him up. He's legendary in Muay Thai and for any of you people interested in MMA and you MMA folk out there, he's instrumental in helping some of the best in MMA sharpen their skills (Jon Jones, GSP, Frankie Edgar, to name a few). Also, if you want to do something more that's more 3rd and 4th dimensional than boxing, then just do some youtube videos of Muay Thai and you'll get a glimpse of what you'll be in for. Boxing is fantastic in it own right but Muay Thai will teach you some stuff that you simply won't get in boxing. Location: It's in the Tribeca/Financial District of Manhattan so the location is off perfect. 4,5,6 to City Hall, R to City Hall, 2 to Park Place, BAM. It's all there and all fair. Can't go wrong in a thong in the locale. Atmosphere: The atmosphere here is super. It feels like you're apart of a close knit community and people are always there to help you. It's no social club thingymajingy, people feel like your homey and homegirls and you'll definitely create a bond with someone or something. That something being the heavy bags or Muay Thai or whatever. Instructors: Phil Nurse is an amazing instructor and very attentive and approachable. My big homey is soft spoken but he'll kick your feet from under you. Every other instructor is there to help and not to embarrass you. They are THERE for you. Size: The place is a very good size and never gets too packed it seems. All the heavy bag is in the front, the ring is in the middle, the grappling mats to the back and other equipment scattered around. (Male) locker room is pretty good sized and there's 6 showers. It can be stuffy if it's the post-work hours but it never seems to be too big a deal. Classes: Off the hinges. There's absolute beginners, clinch classes and a lot of other Muay Thai centric classes that I'm forgetting. Point is, YOU ARE GOING TO GET A WORKOUT and you're going to walk out the mothafucka learning and earning something. BELIEVE THAT. CLASSES (another note): For those looking to get into and/or compete in MMA, the Wat is now implementing an MMA class. So get on this motherfucker ASAP. There's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling classes being taught. A full sized grappling mat and a half MMA cage. The Wat MMA program is going to be OFF DA HOOK. You got your Muay Thai, your BJJ and wrestling all in one place. WHAT!? It's OVA. Anyway, come check out The Wat, your body will fucking appreciate it. read more

Yo yo, wanna get a good workout? Sharpen those minds. Develop hardcore, rock solid ambition. Be able to handle conflict from within, when walking to the kitchen to choose between a healthy meal or a cheat meal. One on one honest discussion on whether if breakfast is really essential for long training endurance and individidual dietary needs for making fight weight. Learn how striking is best served at the right time. Only room for improvement is that there needs to be more funding for medical advancements available for the sport. P.S O'Doyle Rules read more

Phil Nurse's into classes are awesome. The front desk staff is great. BUT, I made the mistake of taking a class with a sub and the sub was a dub. He made us run for 45 mins straight. I mean really? If I wanted to run around in circles, I'd go out side and do it for FREE. I have no idea what the remainder of the class was about. I peaced out after 45 mins. That was back in March. I have not been back since. read more

If you want to experience one of the best Muay Thai training facilities in the world, this is the place. UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre can't be wrong, can he? I learned about this place a long time ago, and was hooked after one visit. The key times to go are in the morning (7am) or afternoon, if you can. Otherwise, you're in for a sweaty and crowded night session. Although if you're taking some of the more advanced classes, you have no choice. Classes are always taught in groups, and students usually split off into pairs. Tons of endurance training, and Kru Phil Nurse (the short bald brit with his shirt off after St. Pierre knocks another dude out) checks on everyone to fine tune technique. Expect to want to vomit the first few classes. If you think you're in shape now, you will learn otherwise after one class. The one downer, is you have to sign up for the year if you are going to go. It's pricey (if I recall, around $150 a month, when I joined), but you get what you pay for if you go regularly. Be sure you'll be able to stay committed before you go. The pounds will fall off you, and you will get into the best shape of your life. In addition to Muay Thai, The Wat also features Yoga, Boxing and Thai Massage. I haven't taken advantage of any of the other classes, but they are all available to you when you join. Highly, highly, highly recommended . . enjoy! read more

I have been a member here for two years and it is finally time to post a review. I was training for about a year privately before I came here with my friend. This friend went to Gracie's and asked a lot of people there what school should someone go to in order to learn Muay Thai. They all told him The Wat and that is how I first heard of this place. Weight loss This is not the kind of place where the class is going to be boring and you go just for the workout. You come here to learn the art of Muay Thai. With that said, you are going to lose a lot of weight taking classes here as well. One buddy who joined a month ago is now 10 pounds lighter. Another friend actually measured how many calories he burned in one class and it was 800! If you're looking to lose weight this is easily done here. Training For those of you who don't know who Phil Nurse is look him up. Phil, the owner still teaches classes when he's not in the corner of the UFC fighters. The classes are always different and they are insane. Im in pretty good shape (123 pounds 6% fat 5'5) and it takes a lot to wear me out. These classes always destroy me and I love it. The instructors will come over to you and fine tune your technique which I care about more than the calories being burned. You will also get Brett as your trainer who is on some crazy win streak now and I think just won a belt in the UK. He is an awesome trainer as well. I can literally keep going on about the trainers and classes but I'll just go to the next point. Women I write this section because I imagine that some girls might be hesitant in going to a place like this. Not to worry here. You will not be ogled, you will not be made to feel uncomfortable. There are a good amount of girls that go here and a lot of them are very advanced and the whole class is welcoming. The facility Always very clean which is super important to me. Whoever is at the front desk when you walk in is always very nice. There are heavy bags, Thai bags, and a speed bag. This is more of an authentic Thai training school which is awesome so you wont be hearing people slamming weights around. This location is still pretty new so everything is nice. The showers are stocked with shampoo, soap, and conditioner. They of course provide towels, free lockers, a bag for your soaked clothing, and even Q tips. The Vibe A huge reason why people keep coming back: When you are here you will feel like family. Everyone (students as well) are incredibly friendly and helpful. Whenever im paired with some more experienced I ask them to correct and give me any pointers if im doing anything wrong and they are happy to do so. By the end of your first class you will feel a harmony because everyone is working together. I cannot stress enough how amazing the vibe and energy are here. It all trickles from the top and when you have someone as awesome as Phil Nurse (not just talking about deadly skill) it's easy to see why there is such a great environment. Everything in this world is either growing or dying there is no middle ground... and this is an amazing place to grow! read more

I have only been here twice, but I have seen enough to say that I love it. I am not in the best shape and I'm a woman, so I was a little intimidated walking into what other reviewers call a "serious" Muy Thai gym, but that fear was totally unfounded. Everybody here (staff, instructors, and other students) is friendly and welcoming. It's a low pressure environment, where everybody focuses only on doing their best. The facilities, while not particularly large, are spacious enough to accommodate everybody comfortably. The space is well taken care of, and very clean. There are showers, lockers (I don't think they provide locks, but so far I haven't seen anyone use a lock anyway; I think a lot of people here know and trust each other), and towel service. They even provide a hair dryer and flat iron in the women's locker room, which I thought was a nice touch. The class warm up will get you sweating with the basics: running, push ups, sit ups, and squats. Then you split into teams of two and practice drills, interspersed with more push ups, sit ups, and squats. After my first class, I was sore for four days, but it was worth it. There are a fair number of women in the classes, so it's easy enough to find another woman to work with. The instructor is very patient with total beginners, and will walk around and correct your form and demonstrate for you until you get it. This was much appreciated, because I'm not the most coordinated person in the world. He even politely pretended not to notice when I was flopping around on the ground trying to complete my 80th push up of the class - very nice guy. If you're into a serious, well-respected Muy Thai gym, this is a great place for you. But even if you've never tried martial arts, are out of shape, and are embarrassed to flail around stupidly for an hour (like me), don't be afraid to try the Wat. The people here will whip you into shape in no time. read more

The Wat is my home away from home. All of the trainers and staff keep me coming back. This place challenges and pushes you to your limits. After every class I feel like a new person. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic environment to learn the art of Muay Thai, discipline, weight loss and mental toughness. The things you learn here you can take with you in your day-to-day life. This gym is great for people of all different ages, and abilities. From 4 years old to 80. Thank you! read more

The WAT classes are awesome. I'm a very big fan of self defense and boxing, but on my first trial class for Muay Thai, I was hooked. Of course the classes are very intense. I've been going there for about a month now and many of the times, I felt the need to sit down and/or throw up. Kru Phil is such a nice person that he offered me a free Gatorade a couple of these times. The place is very clean, but like many Muay Thai gyms, there is a lot of sweat everywhere, so if you can't handle that, then I don't think ANY gym is for you. I am a very clean person and I sought out the gym with the best hygiene. There are showers with complimentary shampoo and body wash. Overall, I go about twice a week, Mondays/Tuesdays and Fridays. My body cannot handle the classes too often, but honestly after every class, I can't wait to go back. read more

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! WAT is full of VERY nice and friendly people who just want you to improve and try your best. classes are very professional and believe me... you WILL work up a sweat and shed them pounds. dude- i stepped in a puddle of someone's sweat. gross. but you'll get used to it because your head should be more into your kickboxing rather than how much sweat some other dude is producing classes can get very full so try to improve as fast as you can and move up a level or two there are some major world class muay thai kickboxers here. this is a SERIOUS place the showers are clean and the lockers get filled up quickly- so come early to class free trial class so you can try it out! read more

The Wat gym is the only gym of it's type that I've experienced. They other Muay Thai, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kids muay thai, and a fitness class. I came here because I have friends who already train here. I also came here to gain more confidence in myself (mission accomplished!), fighting wise, due to having some recent encounters. Phil and his crew are very open and personable. They'll gladly answer all your questions and truly want to help you succeed and understand. The gym id say has more than enough space inside for all your training needs and their classes. It has a padded area for beginners and BJJ. A ring, 5 bags, and a wall bag. They also have other equipment like jump ropes, pads, foam rollers, and few dumbbells. They also have a nice community that is formed amongst its regulars and they hold events such as school fights (exhibition matches against other schools) and get togethers. Highly recommend this gym! Plus Phil is the only Ajarn in North America or maybe in the U.S. and has also helped trained Jon "Bones" Jones and George St. Pierre just to name a few. So you're getting trained by THE BEST! read more

Best muay thai gym in New York City Family comfortable and helpful attitudes and smiling faces all around.You have to try it at least once! read more

Rob is a fantastic instructor. The gym is the real deal, intensity is high and the techniques and movements you use make it a much better workout then something like a rumble or shadow box, or even overthrow. 5/5 read more

My brother has been an in & out student of Phil Nurse for a long time, so I have heard all about Phil Nurse and also about the training my brother has done. So I got to finally come out and give this place a try. The newest Wat is located in the basement level. So it has a boxing gym type of feel (also the smell of sweat fills the air). A section hangs the heavy bags, the ring is in the middle, and lots of space in-between. Locker rooms with showers (shampoo, condition, bodywash included)and they provide towel service too! They give you a plastic bag to carry any wet clothes when you leave and you also get a free apple. Awesome place. Though they offer boxing, Muay Thai is the core competency of the Wat. They don't have a weight room or anything like that. What you'll be doing is traditional training (minus the running I suppose) as Phil possess a very Thai style that most westerners lack. And you can tell once you look at his technique. Also the great thing is that Kru Phil, the head instructor, is out there teaching classes and interacting with students when he's not away at fight camp with pro-fighters. Something that not all instructors do. He's very much involved with his students and teaching. Personally I think this is the best Muay Thai gym in NYC (I've been 1 other one located on Canal st). I do hear that there is a 1 year contract (which sucks!) and that its expensive ($200 probably would be a good estimate, which sucks too!). However, this place is THE premier spot for Muay Thai and you definitely won't be cheated of your money. So if you can afford it then definitely sign up. read more

WAT is an amazing gym located right around Chinatown/Soho. It kills me to think that I passed by this place many times in the past without stopping by. WAT is actually only about 5 minutes walk from the Fung Wah bus stop. I trained here this past weekend and attended the 'Intermediate Sparring' class. There are no signs downstairs and you have to be buzzed in. When you are, you enter an elevator and take it up to WAT. The shape of the gym is long with a welcome area with couches. To the right of that room is a bathroom with three shower stalls. The training area is a long rectangular room and you have to go through the bag area, ring area, and then an open space. The people here are amazing. The receptionist was friendly and encouraging and the instructor was good but I have to admit that there was not much instruction for the sparring class as I had hoped there would be. It was pretty much work, work, and WORK! The crew here is tight and very friendly. Overall, I loved the gym setup and I can't wait to go back to check out all the other classes. read more

First day at the wat, great class, great atmosphere. Everyone is cool and friendly, the workout was amazing and even if my first muay thay day I felt like I did a great start. Kru Phil nurse was there at all times, the class is not too big which is good. At the end of the class I signed. Up for a year, I will be there every day after work. Recommended to anyone read more

I organized a one-one training session with Nick V. for my husband's 40th birthday. Taumori was an amazing contact to have, she responded to all emails, booked my session, and gave us great background on the gym (WONDERFUL assistant/host). The atmosphere at the gym is amazing and seeing Kru Phil at work demonstrates a true dedication to Muay Thai. My husband enjoyed the training with Nick, I highly recommend to those interested in Muay Thai this is a great gym. read more

The Wat - Personal training with great professionals - Boxing Near Me - New York, New York

There is no better home for Muay Thai anywhere! I have been training with Ajarn Phil and team Wat for years...will try every other sort of cross training, otf, running, etc but nothing comes close to the athleticism, skill and excitement that comes from practicing the art of 8 limbs with my Wat family. Cleanest, brightest and most female friendly training gym in all of New York. read more

Next month marks a year that my eight year old daughter Elena has been coming to The Wat. Her technique has gotten so much better, and her confidence has grown tremendously. It's a testament to the skill and dedication of all her coaches. Coach Kevin and Coach Eddie are beyond wonderful!! All the staff and members are friendly and warm people. The atmosphere is amazing and it stems from Ajarn Phil Nurse. #thankyou #grateful #welovethisplace #home #thebestpeople #amazinginstructors #thewatkids read more

Hands down one of the best Muay Thai schools I've ever been to. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly approachable. The facility is spacious and clean. However, the reason why I am giving 3 stars instead of 5 is because I agree with Juan's comment below. The man at the front desk, Jeff is his name, has the worst customer service attitude. He is extremely disrespectful. I am a client/customer/student, whatever you want to call it. Every interaction I've had with him has been met with a condescending, I don't have time for your questions, attitude. I generally try to avoid dealing with him and prefer speaking with Crystal or Ruby. read more

For Me... The Wat is perfect. A perfect combination of the elements I need to get in great shape and study Muay Thai. Although I am male, I wanted a gym where women would feel good training. It's just a vibe thing for me. Not only were there women happily training there, the class was partially led/taught by a woman (who is quite talented). The instructors are top notch. The workout is really challenging but you don't feel bad if you cant do it all. You are just motivated to catch up. It is easy to get to and close to many trains and busses. The facility is quite clean and aesthetically pleasant. The things you may need are sold right there for fair prices. The teachers and students are really cool and quite nice to each other. It kind of has a nice family vibe..... it's just a nice family that could kill you. Even as a beginner you train alongside pro fighters training for fights. This school is the real deal. Balance I would say is one of the things that impress me the most about the Wat. Everything seems to be really well balanced. This is undoubtedly as a result of the personable (and deadly) head instructor/owner Kru Phil Nurse, a retired undefeated European Light Welterweight Champion, Double British Champion, and British All Styles Super Light Welterweight Champion Muay Thai fighter. He pushes you REALLY hard but I have never felt bad in his class nor have I ever seen anyone feeling bad or upset for any reason. It is quite challenging yet uplifting to the spirit. You will get a few good laughs as he makes you do crazy things you could not do the week before. He strikes the perfect balance. I couldn't imagine a better environment or teacher for this. From a pure fitness perspective, it is the best workout I have ever gotten in my life. In ONE month I have lost 15lbs of fat and packed on around 10lbs of muscle. I have tripled my calisthenic and cardiovascular ability all while enjoying learning an AMAZING martial art. I love this place! read more

I scouted out about three other Muay Thai gyms in the NYC area before I stumbled into the Wat and let me tell you, it was one of the best discoveries I ever made while living in the eastcoast! They have a good variety of classes and the instructors are very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Muay Thai. Phil teaches old school Muay Thai warm up exercises so you'll definitely be stretched, in some sort of pain (from doing over 75 push ups and sit ups in the first 15 minutes), and sweating profusely. After warm ups, Phil or another MT instructor will go over combinations in which you work with a partner. Unlike the good majority of Muay Thai gyms out there that force you to beat your legs kicking a bag all day, Phil will get straight to the techniques and have you working with pads along with a partner. You never feel like a robot being told what to do. Phil will walk around while everyone practices his combinations and will work with you and your partner to ensure you're both practicing correctly. For the ladies, on Thursday nights, they also offer a ladies only MT class taught by Shannon. Don't think that just because you're a girl that Shannon will take it easy on you or the class will be just a tad bit watered down. In fact, it's usually the opposite. Sometimes, training with Shannon is even more intense since class sizes tend to be really small (avg of 10 students max). It's a really great way to get individual attention and really hone your skills. Boxing. Although I came to this gym wanting to learn MT, I ended up making it secondary because of how much I enjoyed their boxing program. Mike and Susan do a great job teaching you both basic and more advanced techniques. They will work with you individually during class and consistently encourage you to keep bettering yourself. Don't think their boxing program is an easy stroll though. From beginning to end, they will have you gasping for breath as they have you doing over 100 push ups and sit ups, various combinations, and finally, endurance based exercises to finish up class. I've been back in the westcoast for almost 8 months now and I haven't found instructors that teach even nearly the same quality that both Mike and Susan offer in their boxing program. If you're in the area, definitely check out a class or two from this awesome duo! Strength and Conditioning. It doesn't sound as tough or strenuous as Boxing or Muay Thai, but let me tell you, this class will kick your butt if you don't give 100% of yourself. Susan (same boxing trainer above) will challenge you in ways you never thought you could be challenged. Heck, after training in various martial arts and even doing my stint with army rotc, I thought I knew all the possible sit up and push up exercises out there. Susan will teach you and have you go through 5+ other ways to perform these same exercises! The great part about her class is that it's never mundane. Often, she pulls together various exercises to create circuit training geared toward fighters. Also, I think her high energy motivates everyone to succeed. It definitely made the class more enjoyable for me and less painful! :) The only negative I have to say about the Wat is their high membership price and how you're kind of locked into a contract. But overall, I would highly recommend this place for those who are serious about muay thai, boxing, or just getting in shape. For women out there, this place is probably the friendliest place for women interested in muay thai and boxing. Don't miss out! read more

If you are searching for the Wat on yelp then you must be at least thinking about joining. Well, stop here and go for your first trial class now. Still not convinced? Why not? Worried about the instructors? Heard of GSP or Jon Jones? Don't you think they should worry more about choosing their Muay Thai instructor? Worried about not being fit enough? Everyone here knows what it was like when they first started. In fact it never gets easier because getting easy only means not trying. Worried about lacking motivation? It's because you haven't met Kru Phil. After only a year of training I have discovered so much about myself that I never could have dared to imagine--both physically and mentally. Don't know what I mean? Just give it a try I promise you will want to write a review like this very soon enough. read more

I've been looking for a Muay Thai gym in New York City and thanks to a Tony Jaa appearance here back in August, I discovered the Wat. I believe the attitude and conduct of any place trickles from the top, and head instructor Kru Phil Nurse creates a challenging yet friendly and motivating environment where you can learn effective stand up fighting, get in excellent shape, and learn a bit about Thai culture. You don't only learn from the instructors but also from the more advanced students. Though there are a lot of folks coming here to get in shape, I've seen some serious fighters getting ready for the next bout. The classes range from beginner to advanced. They even got yoga classes. I've taken some punishment here, but I've been coming back for more. read more

Loves it. Everyone here is incredibly nice - It was my first time training after several years, but I took the Intermediate Thai Pads class... Since some of the fighters had fights coming up, we focused more on clinching than actual pad work. This ain't no cardio kickboxing.... read more

I have known Phil Nurse, founder of the Wat, since he came to the US and have been training with him ever since I first met him - over 15 years. Phil is by far the best Muay Thai instructor in the US and that comes from someone who knows almost all of them. If you want a challenging workout in a welcoming and friendly environment the Wat is for you! read more

This place is INCREDIBLE! One of the best, cleanest, well staffed and knowledgeable Muay Thai gyms I've been to. The members are humble and proud to be there and the energy is carried on to you. The facility is equipped with 6 heavy bags, boxing ring, jump ropes, thai pads, drinking fountain and plenty of work out space including an extremely clean locker facility with showers etc. It's the perfect place to come in from your normal life, work out, and return back to your daily schedule without missing a beat. All of the floors have been anti-germ treated. They even offer plastic bags for your gym laundry and free apples after your work out. Complete hospitality. It's a very well thought out place that emits a lot of pride for members of all levels. I highly recommend the Wat to anyone interested in Muay Thai no matter if your a beginner or pro. read more

This is a great place to learn Muay Thai and fighting skills. Phil Nurse and his team are professional and helpful. I also really like the space a lot too, different from what you usually see and great attention to detail. read more

I love this place! The people who work at The Wat and its members are friendly and smart. It's a great interactive workout for any level participant. It has a lot of heart and it's a welcoming community. Also, the one guy at the front desk is really cute ... read more

I wish I lived here. I'd be here every day. Not only does the phenom Phil Nurse reside here, but the facility itself is top notch. The cleanest gym I've ever been to. I was fortunate to get a one on one private training session with Phil and I learned more in one hour than I did in weeks at other places. read more

The wat is clean and has hardwood floors, but I rated it five stars because of the quality of instruction. It is a good, challenging work out, and the instructor gives lots of personal attention and corrections for form. Also, I felt that the combinations that we learned were more advanced than the typical class. They also have strength training class, but no kettlebells, and they do private fight nights several times a year, which I'm planning on checking out. Membership is a bit pricey, but probably worth it. read more

Nice gym, good energy. Super friendly staff and instructors. Front desk staff was so accommodating, and Kru Phil gave me personal attention even though I was floundering in his full class. Student population is very diverse and friendly. Highly recommend for those looking to stay fit, or interested in competing. Class emphasis appears to be on competitive training. ** Located DOWNSTAIRS from street level (Reade St). read more

Best shape of my life in my 30s because of WAT- huge surprise since I have been an athlete all my life- there is NOTHING like it. I only wanted muay thai to cross-train for marathons, but after three classes (conditioning, one personal training session and muay thai- beginner), I was completely hooked. Have been pushed to do things I NEVER thought I could achieve on my own, and training under Kru Phil, Susan, et.al has encouraged me to set higher goals for myself in the ring and in life- no joke. Not like other gyms- much more personal, warm, and it's super clean! Instructors are really friendly and love that there is a great mix of male/female participants in each class... I used to be so concerned about needing machines and weights to get in shape, but the challenges we face in each class (and they are always different) dispelled fear that toning and strength would suffer. I was able to move up to intermediate and advanced classes at the right times- and can still get a sick workout in total beginner class! read more

i love this place its a shame i cant make it out to train here anymore because of my schedule. So many great stand up fighters came from this gym and Phil Nurse is one of the most dedicated and technically gifted teachers around. read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing space. I usually come here for boxing and Susan who teaches is such a great, attentive, fun instructor. Whether you come for boxing or Muay Thai, you will get a workout. They have total beginner's class Muay Thai, intermediate and advanced Muay Thai, clinch, sparring, ladies Muay Thai, and boxing. They offer arm band testing and school fights. Everyone from the staff to the students are super friendly and helpful. It's like a huge family here. A lot of the people who train here move on to amateur and pro fights, which is incredible. So much love and support here. On top of all of that, they have a massage therapist, Tara, who works on some of the people who train here as well as her outside clients. She's absolutely amazing and knowledgeable sports therapist. She's usually in several days and books by appointment. They also have PT once a week as well. I highly recommend the Wat. You will not be disappointed and the first class is free!!! read more