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Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Woodhaven, 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 (ages 6–17) — 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 trigontactics.lpages.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 850-5500
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My children learned different fighting skills as well as discipline in a safe environment by profesional trainers with many years of experience.”
“Having my daughter here at Mayo helps me feel at ease knowing she is learning the proper techniques needed for self defense in a safe environment.”
Other martial arts here
“From the first day I started taking kickboxing lessons here, Sensei and his family were all very welcoming.”
“It can feel a bit intimidating at first since I’ve never done boxing/martial arts before, but the calmness and reassurance from Coach Rico made me want to keep coming back.”
“It's definitely a friendly environment and I was introduced to the sport of MMA through the great instructors they have.”
What members say
“It's definitely a friendly environment and I was introduced to the sport of MMA through the great instructors they have.”
“The atmosphere is always welcoming and is family oriented, which is something that is important to our family.”
“My path to Black-Belt is full of tradition, learning self-discipline, appreciating family value and incorporating this with each competition.”
“He is fully engaged the whole time (trust me that is saying a lot more than I can possibly write) and is not afraid to use the techniques he learns in class.”
“So happy my son is there. They teach discipline and everything is earned.”
“My children learned different fighting skills as well as discipline in a safe environment by profesional trainers with many years of experience.”
From the reviews
Mayo Academy is great place for kids and adults to learn martial arts. Very family oriented! Our kids have been coming for about a year and have learned so much. We’ve seen them grow both personal and physical. They’ve met new friends, get a great workout and learned self-discipline and hard work.
The Mayo Academy is an amazing academy. Being part of this academy it's like being part of a big welcoming family. The dojo is the perfect place for children to strengthen their confidence as well as their bodies. Its a warm, family oriented place that supports development. My son loves coming here.
There are not enough pleasant things to say about this school & the family who runs it. The owners are always compassionate and understanding. Their patience with the kids in the younger class shows their expertise and experience. My kids always look forward to class (even the ones that aren't signed up yet!
As one of many Senior Students of the Mayo Academy for 20 years; It is my honor to have been instructed by Sensei Sonny Mayo. My experience with Sensei and the Academy are positive and multi layered.
New to muay thai? Start at Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy
Mayo Kickboxing & MMA 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.
Your first muay thai class at Mayo Kickboxing & MMA 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.
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