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Korean Tiger Studios
5 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fort Lee, New Jersey
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
- 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 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 koreantigerstudios.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-527-7805
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m coming to martial arts later in life and with no experience, and Coach Jun inspires me to be curious and confident as I push myself to learn.”
“There are a lot of other international professional fighters and coaches who visit here bc of KTS unique striking style.”
“you can tell they care about proper technique + long term progress.”
“I had a great experience at Korean Tiger Studios, both through their women’s self-defense seminar and in seeing how they operate as a whole.”
“From a beginner’s perspective, I’d recommend taking Intro Striking, Cardio Kickboxing, Muay Thai 101, and Boxing 🙂”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai and kickboxing classes are intense and empowering, and the 1:1 sessions with Jun are spectacular if you really want to level up.”
“From a beginner’s perspective, I’d recommend taking Intro Striking, Cardio Kickboxing, Muay Thai 101, and Boxing 🙂”
“Whether you’re completely new to MMA or have been training for a while, this is a place where you’ll grow, learn, and feel like part of a community.”
What members say
“Coach Jay is truly one of the best trainers out there—super knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about everyone improving.”
“I’m coming to martial arts later in life and with no experience, and Coach Jun inspires me to be curious and confident as I push myself to learn.”
“The seminar was incredible led by Cat Zingano with a strong focus on real-world application and it felt supportive while still staying focused.”
“Jun is a great coach—he pushes you, focuses on real technique, and actually cares that you improve.”
“The coaches and athletes here are top-tier, providing the perfect environment to prepare for world championship fights and title defenses.”
“On top of the incredible training, KTS is one of the cleanest gyms I’ve ever trained in, which is a big deal when you’re spending hours there daily.”
From the reviews
First off, shoutout to Coach Jun, Ronnie, Gary, Edgar, Olivia, and Ivan for being so welcoming from my very first class!! I just started two weeks ago and it has been an amazing experience. You’re led by experienced and passionate coaches!
A place to level up and grow, for every age and experience level. Coach Jun is an absolute top tier instructor, who will take the time to see and understand your individual strengths and challenges to help you become the best version of yourself.
Korean Tiger Studios is my go-to gym in the USA for world-class training! As a professional world champion kickboxer under Ramon Dekkers’ lineage (Team Hemmers), I can confidently say this gym is on another level.
I absolutely love this place! Coach Jay is truly one of the best trainers out there—super knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about everyone improving. The whole environment is amazing, and everyone is so helpful and supportive, no matter your level.
New to muay thai? Start at Korean Tiger Studios
Korean Tiger Studios 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 Korean Tiger Studios
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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