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Sanuk Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Great Neck, 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
- 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
- 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 sanukmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (516) 838-1252
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Coach Peter is truly incredible in how he is able to conceptualize seemingly complicated techniques in a way that adults and children at any skill level can easily understand.”
“It’s not just basic movements; they run great drills and incorporate actual sparring that truly challenges the kids.”
Other martial arts here
“My two sons both train at Sanuk Martial Arts in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I can’t say enough positive things about the school.”
What members say
“All the coaches are very welcoming, knowledgeable, providing insight and context of techniques.”
“Sanuk provides a welcoming, fun and engaging Muay Thai kids program that develops confidence, strength and discipline in my two sons.”
“Sanuk provides a welcoming, fun and engaging Muay Thai kids program that develops confidence, strength and discipline in my two sons.”
“Coach Peter is truly incredible in how he is able to conceptualize seemingly complicated techniques in a way that adults and children at any skill level can easily understand.”
“My kids consistently come out of class sweating and tired, which is exactly what you want to see from a quality training session.”
“Sanuk provides a welcoming, fun and engaging Muay Thai kids program that develops confidence, strength and discipline in my two sons.”
From the reviews
My two sons both train at Sanuk Martial Arts in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I can’t say enough positive things about the school. From day one, the instructors have struck an excellent balance between discipline, safety, and genuine encouragement.
My 10 year old son has been taking Muy Thai here for 2 months. He was previously training at another gym for 1.5 years. He has improved more in the past 2 months than in the past year. They customize and break up the class based on skill level. They also have a heavy emphasis on discipline here.
I can confidently say that Sanuk Martial arts is a facility I trust. Coach Peter is truly incredible in how he is able to conceptualize seemingly complicated techniques in a way that adults and children at any skill level can easily understand. He is patient, perceptive and empathetic.
I had a great experience training at the new Sanuk Martial Arts gym. The coaches were fantastic: engaged and clearly passionate about what they do. The drills were excellent, and the technique tips were super helpful for me especially coming from a different displine The location is also a big plus: it’s just one…
New to muay thai? Start at Sanuk Martial Arts
Sanuk Martial Arts 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 Sanuk Martial Arts
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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