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Bronx Martial Arts Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bronx, New York
Plan your first class
- 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 4–5) — 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 bronxmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 325-2622
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 3–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructors/ professors ( shout out to instructor Johnny and Professor Stanley) are top notch in their own right and show dedication and commitment to the kids.”
“Self defense is the least of these, we are talking: conquering hard things, mental toughness, thinking out of hard situations, withstanding pressure, and welcoming challenge.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Doug is an absolute beast but also an absolute professional who can show you more about your Jiujitsu game in one roll than some coaches can over a year.”
“In my opinion, all the kids in the dojo seem to enjoy classes, whether is Karate or Jujitsu.”
“I would recommend this place for ANYONE wanting to do martial arts in NYC and in particular, Brazilian Jiujitsu and submission wrestling :)”
What members say
“Self defense is the least of these, we are talking: conquering hard things, mental toughness, thinking out of hard situations, withstanding pressure, and welcoming challenge.”
“Self defense is the least of these, we are talking: conquering hard things, mental toughness, thinking out of hard situations, withstanding pressure, and welcoming challenge.”
“as if they want you on their grounds around the equipment and other people as a form of pressure to stretch your budget for them.”
“The facilities are always clean, well-maintained, and safe, which gives me peace of mind as a parent.”
“They know how to strike a good balance between fostering discipline and perfection and at same time also making it fun during training.”
From the reviews
If I can leave a 10 star review I would!! This is by far the cleanest school/dojo/gym I have seen. Professor Doug is honestly such a sweet individual. His team/family are so wonderful. When you come in you just see everyone focus and just ready to go.
I have travelled to a lot of martial arts schools all over the world and in particular the USA. Professor Doug has THE best level of training I have had the experience of partaking. The facility is clean, professional and extremely well set up.
I absolutely love this martial arts school! The staff are very welcoming and they make your training experience a great one! They're great instructors and are very approachable when you have a question about a certain technique. They give great fitness advice and are so down to earth!!
If your are looking for a safe environment and a strong sense of community that will teach resilience, my friend you are in the right spot. BMAA has impeccable facilities, locker rooms and showers. Affordable fees.
New to muay thai? Start at Bronx Martial Arts Academy
Bronx Martial Arts Academy 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 Bronx Martial Arts Academy
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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