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Hinds Combat Midtown West

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New York, New York

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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 (ages 6–17) — 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
  • 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 hindscombatmidtownwest.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 201-350-7762

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9:30 pm
Wednesday 7–8:30 am, 4–9:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9:30 pm
Friday 4–9:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 4–8 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 Hinds Combat Midtown West, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 9 mentions

“The atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and focused on helping each person reach their goals and it's great even if you're a complete beginner.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“5 years my kids ages 11 and 9 go to the Long Island City branch mostly, but my older one comes to midtown west for the teenage class when he can.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Alex takes the time to work with all the students and ensure they have the tools and fundamentals to learn the art and succeed.”

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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 Hinds Combat Midtown West — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I initially came just for BJJ but fell in love with their Muay Thai kickboxing program.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 8 mentions

“The Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu classes are well-structured, with instructors who focus on technique and give individual attention, even in group settings.”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“The coaching staff are amazing mentors, motivators, and they treat each member with respect.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Welcoming to all levels and is absolutely for those who want to enjoy getting some exercise rather than just running in place.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“The atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and focused on helping each person reach their goals and it's great even if you're a complete beginner.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 10 mentions

“The Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu classes are well-structured, with instructors who focus on technique and give individual attention, even in group settings.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“If you’re looking to sharpen up your skills or just simply get a nice sweat in, this is the place to go.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My 5yr old has been taking the new kids program here for several weeks now and its been such a great experience.”

From the reviews

My 5yr old has been taking the new kids program here for several weeks now and its been such a great experience. I've always wanted my child to learn martial arts and this program made it easy to start. The instructors are accommodating and friendly while instilling a sense of discipline.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Apr 2025

The atmosphere at the school is wonderful, students are welcoming and the facility is clean. BJJ instruction is top-notch. Dan genuinely cares about his students progress, and teaches great BJJ in a way that's approachable for everyone from complete newbies to the highest level athletes.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Aug 2024

My time spent at this gym was some of the best experience of my fitness career. When I first walked in I had very limited combat training experience, but the guidance I received is not only something that improved my overall mental and physical health, but gave me the confidence to be successful in areas of my life I…

★★★★★ — Lauren, Feb 2026

Over the past 2.5 years my kids ages 11 and 9 go to the Long Island City branch mostly, but my older one comes to midtown west for the teenage class when he can. The instructors are amazing and great motivating kids to work harder while having fun at the same time.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jun 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Hinds Combat Midtown West

Hinds Combat Midtown West 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 Hinds Combat Midtown West

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 Hinds Combat Midtown West

360 W 36th St., New York, NY10018

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