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Emerald City Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cicero, New York

Free trial Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule ecjjcny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-288-4352

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–9 pm
Friday 5:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–3 pm
Sunday 10 am–1:30 pm

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 Emerald City Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“Great Coaches & People, My son & Step-daughter come here together when they have time.”

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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 Emerald City Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 17 mentions

“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”

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🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

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🤼 Judo

“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 9 mentions

“The coaching staff is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, making every class engaging and easy to follow for all skill levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“The coaching staff is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, making every class engaging and easy to follow for all skill levels.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Freddie ran an excellent class with great technique.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“This is a great gym with multiple black belt coaches.”

From the reviews

Best gym around without question!! Came in there and they took me right in like I was one of their own. Sam, Joe, Freddy, & Tomas are all amazing coaches who really care about their students! If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!

★★★★★ — Joe, Jan 2024

40 years old with no prior experience. The coaches and other students are all a great group of people. All of the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Sep 2024

Switching to Emerald City has been an incredible experience! The coaching staff is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, making every class engaging and easy to follow for all skill levels. The gym’s culture is welcoming and supportive, with respectful training partners and a strong sense of community.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Jan 2025

My experience at ECJJ has been nothing short of amazing. Everyone here is very respectful and works hard. I've learned a great deal of knowledge from each black belt coach in every class.

★★★★★ — Steve, Jan 2025

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Your first muay thai class at Emerald City Jiu Jitsu

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 Emerald City Jiu Jitsu

5665 NY-31, Cicero, NY13039

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