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Life is Hard Fighting is Easy LLC
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Astoria, 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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fightingiseasy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 813-3744
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s very flexible and can help people of all levels with exercise and self-defense.”
“I had never done martial arts, but always found it to be a cool way to stay in shape and a valuable self-defense tool.”
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What members say
“John is a great coach that will cater the training to your needs.”
“He’s very flexible and can help people of all levels with exercise and self-defense.”
“I've been very impressed with Life is Hard Fighting is Easy.”
“He has skills in many martial arts disciplines and has taught me to defend myself which I had a major problem being bullied in my younger years.”
From the reviews
I trained with Coach John for roughly eight months and saw tremendous change. I had never done martial arts, but always found it to be a cool way to stay in shape and a valuable self-defense tool.
Kru John is an incredible person, he is tough but empathetic, which is a good balance when you’re trying to learn self defense and learning to control yourself in stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
John is a great coach that will cater the training to your needs. Definitely recommend him because he will help you get to the next level.
I've been very impressed with Life is Hard Fighting is Easy. I’ve been taking Muy Thai for over a month and have already learned so much. The owner Coach John is everything you'd want in a trainer. He's knowledgeable, experienced, and attentive. He’s chill but also serious about helping you reach your goals.
New to muay thai? Start at Life is Hard Fighting is Easy LLC
Life is Hard Fighting is Easy LLC 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 Life is Hard Fighting is Easy LLC
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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