HomeNew YorkPoughkeepsie › APJ Boxing Club Inc.

APJ Boxing Club Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Poughkeepsie, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Boxing-focused gym featuring personal training, instruction and workouts.

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 (ages 5–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule apjboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (845) 505-3059

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
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 APJ Boxing Club Inc., confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“It was my first time boxing, but the coaching staff created an environment that not only felt welcoming but also pushed me to be greater!”

All gyms that run beginner muay thai →

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 13 mentions

“If you are looking for your children or teenagers to gain confidence and strength i highly recommend APJ Boxing!”

All gyms that run kids muay thai →

👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“The private lessons are very cardio based and the coaches will take time with you if you don't understand how to do something.”

All gyms that run private lessons →

🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“APJ boxing has really good staff that are competent enough and dedicated to helping you achieve your goal.”

All gyms that run fight team →

Other martial arts here

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

🥊 Boxing 24 mentions

“If you are looking for your children or teenagers to gain confidence and strength i highly recommend APJ Boxing!”

Other gyms that also teach boxing →

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 120 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Signed for a starter pack and was welcomed with an extremely friendly environment and knowledgeable coach.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“It was my first time boxing, but the coaching staff created an environment that not only felt welcoming but also pushed me to be greater!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 13 mentions

“It was my first time boxing, but the coaching staff created an environment that not only felt welcoming but also pushed me to be greater!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Everything about this place is amazing- the atmosphere, the team, the professionalism, the dedication, the techniques, the location, etc.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“They are great at breaking down details to make it easy to understand which makes boxing a great learning experience with the plus of a killer workout!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“If you are looking for your children or teenagers to gain confidence and strength i highly recommend APJ Boxing!”

From the reviews

Today was my daughter’s 2nd day in the Baby Boxing class. I am impressed with the coaches’ patience, hand-on approach, and high level of engagement. The entire staff exceeded my expectations. My daughter is already counting down the days for the next class. She loves it. I highly recommend APJ!

★★★★★ — Kareem, May 2024

I’m new to the area and was really lucky to find APJ Boxing. This is real-deal “sweet science” coaching. The coaches know so much and they are eager to share their knowledge with anyone who comes to the gym! This is a fantastic and welcoming place to learn boxing, whether your goals are fitness or competition.

★★★★★ — Laura, Dec 2021

Everything about this place is amazing- the atmosphere, the team, the professionalism, the dedication, the techniques, the location, etc. It is a place of comfort and challenge. A place where dreams become a reality. I watched people physically transform in front of my eyes with weight lost.

★★★★★ — Alyce, Apr 2021

Great trainers in this gym they will push you to the limit! I want too add also they will teach you the fundamentals of boxing and will be with you step by step. Coach Kariym will bring out the warrior in you even when you are tired, he pushes you and motivate you to be the best.

★★★★★ — Roberto, Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 120 reviews →

New to muay thai? Start at APJ Boxing Club Inc.

APJ Boxing Club Inc. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at APJ Boxing Club Inc.

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.

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 APJ Boxing Club Inc.

677 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY12603

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

More muay thai gyms near Poughkeepsie

Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

2.1 miles away

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes in Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team legit sparring & fight team

2.1 miles away

Mercury Jiu jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Drop-ins around $20

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

2.4 miles away

All muay thai gyms in Poughkeepsie, NY →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.