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Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Evans Mills, 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
- 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 shinobimmany.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-286-4376
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:15 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9–10:15 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”
“The kids and adult classes are well structured and geared towards the levels of the students.”
“The coaches are top notch, they actually participate in rolls with students and compete and win.”
Other martial arts here
“While working up here at Fort Drum, I got the chance to train at Behring Jiu Jitsu NY & Shinobi Mixed Martial Arts with Professor Jamie Frier.”
“This gym isn’t just a good jiu jitsu and MMA gym for watertown, it is a good gym when comparing it to gyms in Honolulu HI, Phoenix AZ, Fayetteville NC and Boise ID.”
“The wrestling mats they have are super soft and they even have a pit wall.”
What members say
“The coaches are top-notch, super knowledgeable, supportive, and really make you feel at home.”
“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”
“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”
“The coaches are top notch, they actually participate in rolls with students and compete and win.”
“Best instructors, best customer service, clean, friendly and family oriented.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about this gym! The coaches are top-notch, super knowledgeable, supportive, and really make you feel at home. Jamie, the head coach/owner, is so positive, encouraging, welcoming, and wants everybody to have fun and enjoy themselves.
I have been to a few different gyms due to military moves. Without a doubt, this is the best jiu jitsu gym. Shinobi has a super friendly atmosphere that is welcoming to new students. The kids and adult classes are well structured and geared towards the levels of the students.
Great gym! Was around the area for work with my brother , and we got to join a free class for the first visit. They’re very welcoming and professional. The coaches and students were very respectful. We visited another gym in the area, and Behring bjj seemed a lot better.
Great coaching, great room, great rolls. Everyone was super friendly and was doing their part to make the room better not just crank submissions and win their rounds. The wrestling mats they have are super soft and they even have a pit wall. Would highly recommend if you're in the area!
New to muay thai? Start at Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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 Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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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