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Haven Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 404 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Baldwinsville, 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
- 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 cnyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-745-8274
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, the coaches meet you where you are and help you grow at your own pace.”
“Haven is such a wonderful, supportive community with encouraging, skilled coaches who really know how to engage and lift the kids up.”
“The women’s class made me feel safe enough to eventually take the leap into adult classes.”
“Our daughter competed for the first time in the gym’s first kid’s in house tournament and had a blast.”
Other martial arts here
“They are not only teaching Jiu Jitsu, they are encouraging empathy and building confidence!”
What members say
“Coach Adam is amazing and I am very thankful that my son has him as a coach but also the rest of the team has been a blessing.”
“Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, the coaches meet you where you are and help you grow at your own pace.”
“Haven is such a wonderful, supportive community with encouraging, skilled coaches who really know how to engage and lift the kids up.”
“Progression is earned through practical application of technique.”
“Training at Haven greatly helped my children to become more confident in themselves not only on the mat but off it as well.”
“Our daughter competed for the first time in the gym’s first kid’s in house tournament and had a blast.”
From the reviews
Our family is new both to the community (Syracuse) and to Jiu Jitsu. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Haven. From day one, the coaches and some of the members we've come across have welcomed us with kindness, patience, and genuine respect. The instruction and training is top-notch.
Haven is a solid place to train regardless your age or skill level. The owner Ben and the instructors are very knowledgeable and welcoming. I havent trained in BJJ for over a decade. Starting again wasn't easy but everyone has been very understanding and encouraging. It has a lot of mat space and it's very clean.
My 4-year-old’s first class was amazing! I can’t recommend it enough. The place is super clean and feels really safe, and everything is so kid-friendly. The staff is awesome—super welcoming and made us first-time parents feel really comfortable.
I've been wanting to learn Jiu Jitsu for years. After I brought my kids for classes in the Spring, they loved it which seemed like the right time for me to join, too. With a membership, we go to classes as often as we can and have had a great experience.
New to muay thai? Start at Haven Jiu Jitsu
Haven Jiu Jitsu 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 Haven 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.
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