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Corazon Martial Arts LLC
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ithaca, New York
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule corazonmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 607-697-4230
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are brand new they take the time to work with you, and if you are experienced they will present you with the perfect challenges to help you grow.”
“As a woman who frequently trains when I’m visiting a new area, I have to say,training here was a really positive experience for the few weeks I was in Ithaca.”
“Josh and Zech are great coaches and very well rounded fighters.”
“Adult classes and kids classes are both top notch!”
Other martial arts here
“Everyone from beginners to professionals train here - this is definitely the #1 place to train MMA, Muay Thai/kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu in Ithaca”
“Everyone from beginners to professionals train here - this is definitely the #1 place to train MMA, Muay Thai/kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu in Ithaca”
“Everyone from beginners to professionals train here - this is definitely the #1 place to train MMA, Muay Thai/kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu in Ithaca”
What members say
“Josh and Zech are great coaches and very well rounded fighters.”
“This gym is run by a family and you can feel the love as they were incredibly welcoming and made sure I was always safe.”
“This gym is run by a family and you can feel the love as they were incredibly welcoming and made sure I was always safe.”
“As a woman who frequently trains when I’m visiting a new area, I have to say,training here was a really positive experience for the few weeks I was in Ithaca.”
From the reviews
As a woman who frequently trains when I’m visiting a new area, I have to say,training here was a really positive experience for the few weeks I was in Ithaca. This gym is run by a family and you can feel the love as they were incredibly welcoming and made sure I was always safe.
Don’t hesitate for a second to stop by, beginner or black belt they welcome you respectfully with smiles & open arms. Super laid back vibes, with top tier, well rounded all inclusive training styles.
I've had the opportunity to train at a lot of cool places. Corazon's the coolest. Zach, Josh, and the other coaches really know what's going on- and for an MMA gym it's very light hearted and very fun. They're a good crew and they're good at what they do.
Started my Jiu Jitsu journey in earnest here. Great calm and welcoming environment for beginners to start. A great group of experienced upper level practitioners for more advanced folks. Truly a gem in Ithaca.
New to muay thai? Start at Corazon Martial Arts LLC
Corazon Martial Arts LLC 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.
Your first muay thai class at Corazon Martial Arts LLC
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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