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Radical MMA NYC
4.8 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New York, New York
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
- 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 radicalmmanyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 646-269-6597
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“If you want an honest assessment of your skill level from beginner to professional without emotions this is your spot.”
“Even if you don’t aspire to be a professional fighter, training here will instill discipline, attention to detail, and confidence in your ability to defend yourself.”
“Coach Rene really takes his time to explain techniques properly and makes sure everyone understands the fundamentals.”
“The practical curriculum translates seamlessly to success in both MMA competition and real-world self-defense situations.”
“I find this insulting when I walked on to two different sports in college, and starting in both during my junior year in college.”
Other martial arts here
“I've Never Met Sensei Rene personally but he has Changed mine and the Lives of Many others wanting to learn Martial arts through his Online MMA Jiujitsu Tutorials.”
“I've Never Met Sensei Rene personally but he has Changed mine and the Lives of Many others wanting to learn Martial arts through his Online MMA Jiujitsu Tutorials.”
“The fighting style taught is wrestling based MMA with submissions (Khabib style).”
What members say
“Awesome learning environment, knowledgeable coach creates a great and challenging learning atmosphere.”
“If you want an honest assessment of your skill level from beginner to professional without emotions this is your spot.”
“Every message starts with Radical Family, and I'll tell you for certain every person here would be excited to welcome you to it.”
“The skills we learn have been cultivated by Coach over decades, and if there's a technique without the data to back it up, then Coach isn't going to be one to use it.”
“If you're looking for a chill gym to get a sweat in after work, I'd recommend Orangetheory instead.”
“If, however, you're looking for a serious fight gym where you can train with other serious athletes, then this is the perfect gym for you.”
From the reviews
Radical MMA is truly the best gym in New York. Its curriculum, coaching, students, and overall atmosphere bring out the best martial artist in you. The practical curriculum translates seamlessly to success in both MMA competition and real-world self-defense situations.
I was involved in an incident on the train where another person was harassing me and repeatedly threatening to hurt me. Despite many attempts to de-escalate the situation, he eventually tried to attack me physically. Thanks to my training, I was able to protect myself and safely control the situation.
Radical changed the game for me. I had prior martial arts experience, but during the one year I trained here before leaving NYC I felt a major improvement in all facets. Big thanks to Sandro, Devin, Ben, Lenny, Jordy, and the rest of the crew for making it feel like home.
Editing this review as an appreciation of your transparency. While I will state that your way of conducting training behaviorally can change, you have done a tremendous amount of good for the online MMA community. I just want to state my experience with Radical MMA as an individual that went to an open “class“.
New to muay thai? Start at Radical MMA NYC
Radical MMA NYC 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 Radical MMA NYC
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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