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APEX Combat Sports
4.9 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Johnson City, New York
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule acsbinghamton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 607-309-4992
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:45 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Apex Combat Sports is an excellent place to train and is perfect for all skill levels.”
“I recommend to anyone whether you plan on fighting or just want a great workout.”
“Classes are well sized, always having a partner to run drills and pad work with, and often times multiple parters to spar with following the end of class.”
“Whether you want to be a fighter or casually train all are welcome and if you do have fighting aspirations you won’t find a better group of people anywhere around.”
“What is also drilled in class is practical for self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“So, when my 13 year old son recently expressed an interest in boxing, I knew APEX was the place to go.”
“Highly recommend stopping through, or picking this gym if you're looking for somewhere to train jiu jitsu in the Binghamton area.”
What members say
“The coaches are very knowledgeable, the environment is welcoming,and everyone is always willing to help.”
“APEX is a great place to train and grow your skill in martial arts, the coaches are welcoming and encouraging.”
“APEX is a great place to train and grow your skill in martial arts, the coaches are welcoming and encouraging.”
“Everyone I’ve talked with, not limited to the instructors, has been incredibly helpful in explaining technique and offering constructive criticism.”
“Whether you want to be a fighter or casually train all are welcome and if you do have fighting aspirations you won’t find a better group of people anywhere around.”
“Everyone is professional and respectful and they keep a very clean environment.”
From the reviews
Walked in on a whim with no prior experience and found myself immediately hooked (quite literally and figuratively). The environment is incredibly friendly and inclusive with all sorts of skill levels training at the gym; from competition fighters readying for their next bout, to more casual individuals looking for…
I found Apex years ago and I was welcomed with open arms. Very friendly and inviting to all. The coaching staff is excellent and very knowledgeable. Whether you want to be a fighter or casually train all are welcome and if you do have fighting aspirations you won’t find a better group of people anywhere around.
Apex Combat is a welcoming environment to people of every skill level. There are plenty of skilled strikers, grapplers, and mixed martial artists in the gym that always follow the gym culture. That culture is to help everyone become a better version of themselves through martial arts, and to never hurt your partner.
I trained with these guys years ago and had an amazing experience. So, when my 13 year old son recently expressed an interest in boxing, I knew APEX was the place to go. He’s been enrolled for a few months now and it’s been nothing but positive experiences for him.
New to muay thai? Start at APEX Combat Sports
APEX Combat Sports comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first muay thai class at APEX Combat Sports
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 when you call. 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.
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