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Gambit Submission Fighting

5 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Paltz, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome 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
  • 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 gambitfighting.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-668-6101

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–9 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 Gambit Submission Fighting, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 8 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“Women's Class Coach: -Alexa Rondini who teaches every thursdays.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.”

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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 Gambit Submission Fighting — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“I mainly do Jiujitsu, does Judo once a week if I can and occasionally do Kickboxing on Sundays.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 12 mentions

“The classes I dropped in on were no-gi, which isn’t usually my thing, but instruction was clear and focused, and I got some corrections when I needed them.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Alongside this our coach in MMA- Keith Beirish who teaches wednesdays and Gi-drill classes on Fridays.”

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🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“I mainly do Jiujitsu, does Judo once a week if I can and occasionally do Kickboxing on Sundays.”

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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 99 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Whether you are a white belt, black belt, or anywhere in between, you will be welcomed by incredible coaches and training partners who will quickly become your favorite friends.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“I’ve trained at countless gyms in my 10 years on the mats and can say without a doubt that gambit submission fighting is right up there with the best of the best.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training here for 5 months and choosing to start was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. They welcomed me in with open arms, I’m a beginner with no experience but that didn’t matter. The people make this place what it is, they treat you and everyone like family.

★★★★★ — Brendan, Mar 2026

I am someone that normally don't do any physical activities due to lot of hesitation and just body pains overall. But ever since joining this gym, (I am now on my 6th month) I think I have gotten stronger and more confident! I mainly do Jiujitsu, does Judo once a week if I can and occasionally do Kickboxing on Sundays.

★★★★★ — Ak, Mar 2026

My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress. The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.

★★★★★ — Jon, Jan 2025

Great spot love to go here. Great people great training great coaches lots of fun. Won a tournament after only 6 months 10/10 would recommend.

★★★★★ — Leonardo, Mar 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Gambit Submission Fighting

Gambit Submission Fighting 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Gambit Submission Fighting

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 Gambit Submission Fighting

18 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz, NY12561

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