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Five Points Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New York, New York
Training facility offering strength & conditioning programs plus classes in various martial arts.
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 — 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
- 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 academyfivepoints.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (212) 226-4474
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I fell in love with the place after a week as the strength and conditioning classes are outstanding and the instructors are very knowledgable, supportive and inspiring.”
“The three owners have a combined 100yrs experience in fighting and training others to compete (*or fight like you could).”
“It's clean, beginner friendly, has a large number of classes, and staffed by great instructors.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs are very strong and everyone (coaches, teammates, front desk staff and cleaning staff) is very supportive and welcoming.”
“Five ( 5 ) Points Academy is the premiere Thai boxing, Judo, / martial arts fighting gym in Manhattan / NYC.”
What members say
“This place has great instructors and class sizes are fairly small to allow for personalized feedback.”
“The Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs are very strong and everyone (coaches, teammates, front desk staff and cleaning staff) is very supportive and welcoming.”
“I fell in love with the place after a week as the strength and conditioning classes are outstanding and the instructors are very knowledgable, supportive and inspiring.”
“Extra points for towel service, kettle bell training, helpful staff, and an awesome workout coupled with serious technique!”
“I fell in love with the place after a week as the strength and conditioning classes are outstanding and the instructors are very knowledgable, supportive and inspiring.”
“Five ( 5 ) Points Academy is the premiere Thai boxing, Judo, / martial arts fighting gym in Manhattan / NYC.”
From the reviews
Enjoyed going to this place for a barbell session via classpass. Matt was super welcoming and helpful and if I lived in the area I’d probably seriously consider joining long term. They are also a martial arts focused facility so if you’re keen on trying that it’s worth it too.
One of the 1st & is the very best Muay Thai academy in NYC!!! Top tier coaching, instructing, & strength & conditioning hands down. They also have elite Kali & Judo programs as well. I've been a member since 2008 and I loved every single day I've went & I still go at least 4 times a week.
Five Points Academy is the best gym / martial arts school I've ever been a part of. The dedicated staff / instructors / owners are top shelf. The facility is clean and well kept up by a great cleaning staff. They offer a variety of martial arts disciplines. Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Judo, BJJ and Muay Thai.
I've trained at a number of martial arts studios in my life and Five Points Academy is the best. The coaches are knowledgable and helpful, the classes are demanding and exciting, the facilities are fantastic and beautifully maintained and The students are hardworking and eager to help new folks.
New to muay thai? Start at Five Points Academy
Five Points 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 Five Points 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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