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Raktan Muay Thai
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Long Island City, New York
Thai boxing, kickboxing and fitness center where classes for adults, teens kids and beginners are offered.
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
- 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 raktanmt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (917) 224-2541
Hours
| Monday | 7:15–8:45 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15–8:45 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 7:15–8:45 AM, 11:45 AM–1:15 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m a smallest professional muaythai & kickboxer in Tokyo I would like to recommend to those if you wanna train muaythai boxing first time join this gym for muaythai boxing 🙏🏽🙏🏽”
“I am an extremely slow learner like I was the kid who needed tutoring after school and the patience these people have with me is incredible.”
“If you want to learn how to actually train muay thai and not just do cardio kickboxing come train here.”
“Sparring multiple times a week and clinching to get a good well rounded approach (pre corona).”
“Sparring multiple times a week and clinching to get a good well rounded approach (pre corona).”
“Instructors are very supportive and help you to build your foundation And also be prepared for the intense classes in a very positive environment.”
Other martial arts here
“If you want to learn how to actually train muay thai and not just do cardio kickboxing come train here.”
“I stumble upon Raktan more than 3 years ago looking for a boxing gym just when I moved to the Astoria/Long Island City area from Connecticut.”
“At this point I've done a couple of fight camps, have also tried BJJ, and I'm not afraid of getting hit anymore (Not mandatory to get this far but I'm sure you'll be tempted.”
What members say
“As someone with minimal martial arts experience, the sessions were challenging but coach Jamul was great at breaking down any technique I had difficulty with.”
“I’m a smallest professional muaythai & kickboxer in Tokyo I would like to recommend to those if you wanna train muaythai boxing first time join this gym for muaythai boxing 🙏🏽🙏🏽”
“Family level of respect and welcoming, and just overall happy faces throughout the whole gym’s atmosphere , Been to a lot of martial art gym’s , they all sucked.”
“My son enjoys the one hour sessions and says it doesn’t feel like a workout cause he’s having fun while learning fundamentals.”
“Would recommend to anyone that want's to learn Muay Thai and doesn't want to spend most of the class running/doing cardio as some gyms do.”
“Sparring multiple times a week and clinching to get a good well rounded approach (pre corona).”
From the reviews
Raktan gym is an exceptional place to train. The coaches Mike, Jamul and Sirigian are excellent and all have a lot of experience with the sport. They will take their time to explain everything to the students. You will learn the essentials of not only muay thai but boxing and clinch.
I recently completed the novice crash course with coach Jamul. Each session included stretching/mobility work, reflex drills, conditioning and foundational striking techniques.
Best muay thai training you can get in NYC. If you want to learn how to actually train muay thai and not just do cardio kickboxing come train here. Sparring multiple times a week and clinching to get a good well rounded approach (pre corona).
Trainer very friendly and respectful so fun to training muaythai boxing basic drills with gym mates ,trainers . I’m a smallest professional muaythai & kickboxer in Tokyo I would like to recommend to those if you wanna train muaythai boxing first time join this gym for muaythai boxing 🙏🏽🙏🏽
New to muay thai? Start at Raktan Muay Thai
Raktan 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 Raktan 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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