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8 Venoms Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Teaneck, New Jersey

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

Informal, friendly space teaching traditional Muay Thai kickboxing and self-defense moves, along with fitness classes.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule 8venoms.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at 8 Venoms Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced fighters.”

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🥊 Sparring

“Sparring is reserved for advanced members and on specific days.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced fighters.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The importance of self-defense could never be understated and there is no better teacher than Kru.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 8 Venoms Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 166 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Not only are they some of the best trainers I have ever had, but the culture and the people and incredible.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“I went to this gym not knowing much, but even after the first class I started to learn so much, and now after just a month I feel like a new man.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 19 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, making it a great environment for both beginners and experienced fighters.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 9 mentions

“I really appreciate the respect and patience from all the coaches, teaching someone with no previous background in any form of fighting style.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“I really appreciate the respect and patience from all the coaches, teaching someone with no previous background in any form of fighting style.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“the place is clean, all the students help each other and the coaches are just phenomenal.”

From the reviews

I just recently started training at 8 Venoms and it was the best decision I made! Kru Gian is an excellent instructor. He is incredibly knowledgeable, is ready to answer any question and takes the time with each student to ensure they feel comfortable, especially with the newer students.

★★★★★ — Alyxx, Apr 2021

The best experience in the world! The owner has an incredible heart and is one of the best teachers I have ever had for anything. I went to this gym not knowing much, but even after the first class I started to learn so much, and now after just a month I feel like a new man.

★★★★★ — Tahnoon, Aug 2024

I’ve been coming to 8 Venoms for a little over a year, and I’m so grateful that I found this gym. This was my first experience with martial arts and I came in as complete beginner feeling pretty intimidated — but that feeling disappeared almost immediately because of the welcoming and supportive environment.

★★★★★ — Kaitlyn, Feb 2026

Coming to 8 Venom Muay Thai has become the highlight of my day! Not only am I learning the art of 8 limbs from a dedicated professional, but my mental health has also gotten much better because of it. Whether it's being stressed from work or school, this has become my happy place.

★★★★★ — David, Feb 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at 8 Venoms Muay Thai

8 Venoms Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first muay thai class at 8 Venoms Muay Thai

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 8 Venoms Muay Thai

444 Cedar Ln 2nd floor, Teaneck, NJ07666

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