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Legion Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Staten Island, New York
Martial arts school offering classes in Muay Thai and kickboxing for adults, teens, and kids.
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 — 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 legionmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 550-5434
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym.”
“They correct form, teach strategies based on the child's size during sparring, and just overall a great balance of coaching and laughs with the kids.”
“I began the women's kickboxing class end of August 2017, and my 11 year old son began the kids Muay Thai class.”
“Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!”
“They correct form, teach strategies based on the child's size during sparring, and just overall a great balance of coaching and laughs with the kids.”
“Each week a theme is run so it could be evasions and counters, then the next week would be forward pressure, the third week elbows in the clinch etc.”
“Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!”
“Whether you're looking to train for self defense/enjoyment of martial arts (such as myself) or even to compete Legion Muay Thai is an amazing gym I'd highly recommend.”
Other martial arts here
“I began the women's kickboxing class end of August 2017, and my 11 year old son began the kids Muay Thai class.”
“In addition to the Muay Thai classes there’s also jiu jitsu & strength and conditioning classes.”
What members say
“Nice coaches and good atmosphere! Great place if you want to learn Muay Thai 👍.”
“Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym.”
“Since then, we have found a passion we can connect through, discovered a supportive community, and have tapped into our own individual power that has raised our confidence.”
“Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life.”
“Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life.”
“Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!”
From the reviews
Staten Island Muay Thai is a relatively new gym on the Muay Thai scene in New York City. The gym itself is located across the street from a gas station and some businesses which provides ample parking - plus if you run out of gas you can just push your car across the street!
A true landmark on the island. Not much more one can ask for from the gym. Clean, late hours, suitable for every level. From beginners, to competitive fighters, everyone can find a home here. Well equipped, flexible and fairly priced memberships. Small classes, personalized attention. Variety of programs. Parking!
Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life. Each class is extremely challenging, fun, and fulfilling.
The ONLY place in Staten Island that teaches real Muay Thai. Vinny Scotto is a respected coach in the US Muay Thai community and runs Staten Island Muay Thai with passion and professionalism.
New to muay thai? Start at Legion Muay Thai
Legion Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Legion Muay Thai
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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