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Hinds Combat Sports
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Long Island City, 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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $40 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 hindscombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (347) 292-9066
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“It is appropriate for all levels (from beginner to advanced/competitive) so if you are in the area or you are in town drop in you will not be disappointed!”
“Classes here typically have sometimes warmup, always drilling, sometimes positional sparring, and always full sparring.”
“If you’re on a weight loss journey, or on a journey to be a great fighter, this is the place you want to train.”
“There's a strong focus on fundamentals.”
“If you’re on a weight loss journey, or on a journey to be a great fighter, this is the place you want to train.”
Other martial arts here
“I've tried several other kickboxing and boxing gyms in the city and this is by far the best when it comes to teaching actual muay thai techniques.”
“I've tried several other kickboxing and boxing gyms in the city and this is by far the best when it comes to teaching actual muay thai techniques.”
“This place has a great mix of BJJ gi & nogi classes, along with many muay classes at a variety of time slots.”
What members say
“Lots of classes and training partners, great coaching staff, and a welcoming atmosphere.”
“You’ll find experienced, training partners eager to help you improve weekly, as well as beginners just starting their Muay Thai journey.”
“It's very clean, the instructors are all very passionate about both muay thai AND teaching, and the culture here is not pretentious but friendly.”
“His instructions are layered, starting with a simple technique/drill that evolves throughout the class to something beautiful and complicated.”
“Classes here typically have sometimes warmup, always drilling, sometimes positional sparring, and always full sparring.”
“From the fair pricing and spacious facilities to the top-of-the-line coaches with both amateur and professional combat experience, everything here is exceptional.”
From the reviews
Updating my review after spending a little over a year here. I can say that this is probably the best gym I've trained at long-term over my 5 years of Muay Thai. I have improved the most here out of any other gym I've trained at, and the community is amazing. - Caters to all skill levels, very good coaching.
Hands down the BEST MUAY THAI GYM in NYC!! I’ve been part of two gyms previously, but joining Hinds was a game-changer. Hinds does it like no other. From the fair pricing and spacious facilities to the top-of-the-line coaches with both amateur and professional combat experience, everything here is exceptional.
Ive took many classes with Coach Kyle Danger Shaw, head coach of BJJ Hinds, at another facility and i can say without a doubt, he is the most passionate and consummate instructor that i have ever met. The man lives and breathes BJJ.
Trained here for six months before moving out of state and absolutely loved it. I went to both Muay Thai and BJJ classes. Muay Thai I've trained some Muay Thai for around 2 years total. Classes here usually consist of some warm-up (jumping rope, running, etc.
New to muay thai? Start at Hinds Combat Sports
Hinds Combat Sports 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 Hinds Combat Sports
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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