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Phoenix Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Carle Place, 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
- 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
- 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 phoenixmtny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-261-3000
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Coach Moses and Brian are super helpful and carry a ton of knowledge anyone at any level beginner or experienced fighter can benefit from.”
“My kids love training at Phoenix Muay Thai.”
“As a woman I was a little nervous going in, but coach Moses and the staff were super welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away.”
“The pad work and drills are also things you can actually use in sparring or fights, not just random combos for the sake of hitting pads.”
“Their weekly clinch class especially is great and super helpful for beginners/those who have no prior clinch knowledge or experience.”
“Coach Moses and Brian are super helpful and carry a ton of knowledge anyone at any level beginner or experienced fighter can benefit from.”
What members say
“The coaches are great with kids — patient, motivating, and really focused on building confidence and discipline while keeping classes fun.”
“Coach Moses and Brian are super helpful and carry a ton of knowledge anyone at any level beginner or experienced fighter can benefit from.”
“The facility is very neat and clean and the people there become family everyone is friendly and I have never had a negative experience with no one.”
“My kids love training at Phoenix Muay Thai.”
“Coach Moses and Brian are super helpful and carry a ton of knowledge anyone at any level beginner or experienced fighter can benefit from.”
From the reviews
Beautiful facility and super good environment, after day 1 I knew I found my gym. Coach Moses and Brian are super helpful and carry a ton of knowledge anyone at any level beginner or experienced fighter can benefit from. Grateful to be around these boys day in and day out.
great environment with experienced and respectful coaches that love the sport. always a pleasure to be surrounded by this team
Amazing Mauy Thai gym! The environment is super welcoming, supportive, and empowering—especially as a woman. Moses and Bryan are incredible coaches who genuinely care about each student’s progress. They push you to be your best while making sure you feel confident and comfortable in every class.
This is the most emotionally intelligent gym I’ve been in. The environment is welcoming and supportive, and people are encouraged to learn and experiment. That shows up most clearly in how Coach Bryan talks about the difference between being “good” and being “tough.
New to muay thai? Start at Phoenix Muay Thai
Phoenix Muay Thai 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 Phoenix 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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