Home › New York › Deer Park › Long Island Fight Club
Long Island Fight Club
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Deer Park, New York
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule li-fight-club.merlin-site.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 631-295-7263
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Thursday | 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“👏 The facility is gorgeous, brand new, so clean and well cared for.”
“The coaches are fantastic with kids!”
“I 100% recommend this gym to not only kids and teens but adults as well, great experience and amazing staff.”
“If you need one on ones the school does that as well.”
“Whether you’re there to compete, get in shape, or just learn, you’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best and never judge where you’re starting from.”
“Whether you’re there to compete, get in shape, or just learn, you’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best and never judge where you’re starting from.”
“Whether you are doing it as a hobby, for self defense, or preparing to fight, there is a place for you.”
Other martial arts here
“Kickboxing and BJJ class 7 days a week (plus MMA and S&C) - super high value for the membership fee.”
“Long Island Fight Club is an outstanding place to train, especially if you’re into Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I had never taken any kind of MMA class before, and the owner Vinny was extremely kind and informative.”
What members say
“LIFC is a great gym, the coaches are knowledgeable, motivating, and care about each individual’s progress.”
“The atmosphere is very welcoming, the gym’s always clean, and there’s a wide variety of people to work with.”
“The environment is clean and fun, and everyone that goes is super friendly :) highly recommended checking it out!”
“I had never taken any kind of MMA class before, and the owner Vinny was extremely kind and informative.”
“The fighters workshop is definitely a great workout yet its absolutely something that pushes your limits and test you.”
“Long Island Fight Club is an outstanding place to train, especially if you’re into Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
Great gym, great people. Vinny and Mike Patolino are some of the best coaches around. I’ve known them both for over ten years and they both offer their unique experiences and training that is inclusive for all people, all ages and from all walks of life. Always a great experience training and always feel welcomed.
Couldn’t imagine a better gym. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The students are very respectful which makes training here a fun experience.
Absolutely amazing! The coaches are fantastic with kids!! Great work out for your little fighters!! 👏 The facility is gorgeous, brand new, so clean and well cared for. The coaches are so knowledgeable and have been training and fighting for years and are well accomplished. They have a dedication that is unmatched!
Absolutely love this gym! Great classes with awesome instructors! I had never taken any kind of MMA class before, and the owner Vinny was extremely kind and informative. The environment is clean and fun, and everyone that goes is super friendly :) highly recommended checking it out!
New to muay thai? Start at Long Island Fight Club
Long Island Fight Club 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 Long Island Fight Club
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.
More muay thai gyms near Deer Park
The Martial Arts Training Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Rebel Thaiboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews