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MK Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fair Lawn, 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
- 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
- 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 mkmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-376-5426
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you're an accomplished martial artist or just a beginner, you'll be at home here.”
“My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.”
“All the coaches from this gym are very supportive of each other, their fighters and with the children who wants to try out competing.”
“They not only learn self defense but they also learn self discipline, accountability, and respect for their peers.”
“Whatever your needs are - get in shape or learn new fighting skills - MK Muay Thai is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“They have very experienced BJJ, Boxing, MMA and Muay Thai instructors.”
“The kids are taught not only striking and grappling skills but also respect, confidence, friendship, accountability and importance of hard work.”
“They have very experienced BJJ, Boxing, MMA and Muay Thai instructors.”
What members say
“Since joining MK, the combination of teachings from Kru Joe, coach Isaac, and coach Augie have greatly improved my children’s skills.”
“The very first day, two kids (students) approached my daughter and started showing her how to jump the rope.”
“All the coaches from this gym are very supportive of each other, their fighters and with the children who wants to try out competing.”
“He can be strict, and with good reason, but he cares about the children and always gives his all in training them and imparting his knowledge in various forms of the sport.”
“The quality of training is superb, and I'm in the best shape of my life.”
“My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.”
From the reviews
My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.
My 11 y/o son has been coming to MK for about 6 months now. We came from another gym and we are happy that we moved to MK. My son loves to train with Kru Joe and Coach Isaac.
The only way to describe my experience at Muay Thai is family. Everyone is welcome, whether you have trained MT for years, or are just beginning. The experience that I've had, and continue to have with my mentors is one that I wouldn't trade for the world.
I’ve been training Muay Thai for four years now, been through two different coaches before I join the MK family. And coach Augie is the best coach I’ve ever met ! I felt like my Muay Thai skills has been improved a lot under his guidance. And I got my first white arm belt !!
New to muay thai? Start at MK Muay Thai
MK Muay Thai 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 MK 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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