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ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Oceanside, New York

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ecfmmagym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 516-341-7555

Hours

Monday 6–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“Professor Christian is an amazing coach, he pushes you to get better and makes sure everyone, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, keeps improving.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self defense, compete, or just challenge yourself, this is the place to do it.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self defense, compete, or just challenge yourself, this is the place to do it.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“There are even kid classes!”

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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 ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 7 mentions

“I came to ECF 3 years ago weigh 274 lbs I lost a hundred pounds within 7 months, I am now weighing 174 lb,and at the moment a blue bealt in Miay Thai kickboxing,🙏ossu👏👏👏.”

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

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🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Professor Christian is an amazing coach, he pushes you to get better and makes sure everyone, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, keeps improving.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Professor Christian is an amazing coach, he pushes you to get better and makes sure everyone, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, keeps improving.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“Really friendly community, hardworking and just a good place for having a good mentality”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“As a current member of the military & former wrestler, I have been to many gyms on Long Island and although I do appreciate what I’ve learn from those gyms, none compare to ECF.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 5 mentions

“I never thought I would be a gym person but ECF makes it a learning experience while getting a serious work out and sweating your butt off!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“We train boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and MMA so you’re always learning something new and becoming a more complete fighter.”

From the reviews

My family and I recently joined ECF and we are loving it! All the classes are excellent. The staff is friendly and the gym is incredibly clean. In fact, it is one of the cleanest gyms I've ever belonged to. Social distancing is strictly enforced.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Sep 2020

I came to ECF 3 years ago weigh 274 lbs I lost a hundred pounds within 7 months, I am now weighing 174 lb,and at the moment a blue bealt in Miay Thai kickboxing,🙏ossu👏👏👏.

★★★★★ — Cliff, Oct 2020

As a current member of the military & former wrestler, I have been to many gyms on Long Island and although I do appreciate what I’ve learn from those gyms, none compare to ECF. I have been training here for a few months now and they have provided well organized/quality classes for their members.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Oct 2020

I started at ECF in Lynbrook back in January and it was the best decision ever! I started with taking boxing and Kickboxing and recently started Brazilian jujitsu. The classes are great because they cater to all levels, beginners and advanced.

★★★★★ — Christie, Jun 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness

ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness

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 ECF Elite Martial Arts & Fitness

2911 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY11572

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