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@Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Jackson Heights, 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
  • 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 (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule atjiujitsunyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 917-745-1772

Hours

Monday 8–9 am, 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7–8:15 am, 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30–8:30 am, 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 7–8:15 am, 3–8:30 pm
Friday 7:30–8:30 am, 4–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–12 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 @Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“This is an incredible school for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced students.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 25 mentions

“My son trains in the kids’ classes, and Alvaro and the coaches do an amazing job connecting with the kids.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Training 2x to 3x a week not only provides strength and competence with Jiujitsu but helps her to be a better person.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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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 @Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 15 mentions

“She’s been attending classes for almost a year and it’s hard to keep her away - all she wants to do after school is go to jiu-jitsu.”

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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 123 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Amazing coaching that is always hands on, attentive and supportive, while also building a strong community to encourage their students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Cait at the front knows everyone’s names, builds community, and is such a welcoming presence for kids and adults alike.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 16 mentions

“They teach techniques and rules to avid for the sport and life :) Coaches are always hands, supportive and are most of the time willing to lend a listening ear.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“They teach techniques and rules to avid for the sport and life :) Coaches are always hands, supportive and are most of the time willing to lend a listening ear.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I love being here to watch almost as much as my daughter loves being here to train!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Training 2x to 3x a week not only provides strength and competence with Jiujitsu but helps her to be a better person.”

From the reviews

Absolutely love it here! Great place to learn striking and bjj. The curriculum is easy to follow for all levels. The coaches and rest of the team are super welcoming and make the classes super enjoyable! Best place to train in Queens!

★★★★★ — Alejandra, Dec 2022

My daughter’s second home. Training 2x to 3x a week not only provides strength and competence with Jiujitsu but helps her to be a better person. They teach techniques and rules to avid for the sport and life :) Coaches are always hands, supportive and are most of the time willing to lend a listening ear.

★★★★★ — April, Jun 2023

My son has become so mentally positive and loves to teach others about this art. Professor Alvaro loves teaching and he encourages all his students in every way. Same can be said about the coaches whom work with him.

★★★★★ — Cecilia, Jun 2023

Jiu Jitsu NYC is welcoming and friendly, with great training for all levels. The instructors create a safe, supportive environment where beginners and advanced students thrive. It’s a fantastic place to train!

★★★★★ — Eric, Nov 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at @Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts Academy

@Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at @Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts 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.

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 @Jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights, NY) Mixed Martial Arts Academy

82-19 Northern Blvd 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY11372

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