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Panda Thai Boxing (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Self-Defense)
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brooklyn, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule pandathaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (631) 407-0433
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, Richard provides you the utmost professional training and care.”
“After having a kid, didnt have the time or motivation to stay in shape, but Richie did a great job easing me back in and kept me motivated.”
“My teenager expressed that he wanted to try boxing, and after some search, he ended up taking a class with Rich.”
“Training with Richard one on one is one of the best things I've done.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, Richard provides you the utmost professional training and care.”
“I found Rich through instagram upon looking for a form of self defense !”
Other martial arts here
“You will get the best 1on1 Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing learning how to throw elbows, punches knees, kicks, and grappling training here!”
“You will get the best 1on1 Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing learning how to throw elbows, punches knees, kicks, and grappling training here!”
“You will get the best 1on1 Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing learning how to throw elbows, punches knees, kicks, and grappling training here!”
What members say
“Richard is a great coach who makes training fun yet pushes you to your limits.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, Richard provides you the utmost professional training and care.”
“Despite starting as a total beginner, I already feel like I have learned a lot in just a couple of months thanks to his supportive and personalized approach.”
“I formerly trained in a large group sitting where I received little instruction on how to execute techniques properly which resulted in the development of poor habits.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, Richard provides you the utmost professional training and care.”
“I stepped out of my comfort zone with trying Muay Thai not thinking I would like it and I cannot wait to sign up again for more sessions.”
From the reviews
You will get the best 1on1 Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing learning how to throw elbows, punches knees, kicks, and grappling training here! Theres a strong sense of community, respect and humbleness here! Coach Rich is an amazing, respectful and genuine teacher to learn from.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fighter, Richard provides you the utmost professional training and care. After only a few visits, I can firmly say that my confidence in my skills has skyrocketed, and I can only see myself becoming better.
I started training with Richard at the beginning of September and have been truly enjoying our weekly sessions. As a beginner I was a little nervous at first, but Richard made me feel comfortable from the very first class.
I found Rich through instagram upon looking for a form of self defense ! I'm a 4'11 woman that rides the train on a daily and wanted to learn how to defend myself !
New to muay thai? Start at Panda Thai Boxing (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Self-Defense)
Panda Thai Boxing (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Self-Defense) 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 Panda Thai Boxing (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Self-Defense)
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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