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Sitan Gym Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Astoria, New York

Muay Thai gym Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • 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 sitangymny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 932-5000

Hours

Monday 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–2:15 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Sitan Gym Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“I’ve been a member along with the rest of my family for the past 3 1/2 years it has been nothing but amazing I’ve kept weight off and my kids love it along with their cousins.”

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🏆 Fight Team 7 mentions

“NYC 🇺🇸 top Muay Thai gym veteran coach Aziz🙌🏽🎉Gym 🧼 excellent muaythai kickboxing training environment & experienced young fighter/caoch 😯😍”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“If you want to get fit and learn to fight then this is the place for you.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Sitan Gym Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“NYC 🇺🇸 top Muay Thai gym veteran coach Aziz🙌🏽🎉Gym 🧼 excellent muaythai kickboxing training environment & experienced young fighter/caoch 😯😍”

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🥊 Boxing

“Sittichai Sitsongpeenong, the multiple Kickboxing and Muay Thai champion trains out of Sitan when he comes to America and Nabih has helped him with his boxing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 8 mentions

“Aziz Nabih is a world class trainer and has trained the likes of Kem Sitsongpeenong, Cyrus Washington, Sittichai Sitsongpeenong and many more!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Extremely welcoming to new members such as myself to make me feel part of the family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 21 mentions

“I’ve been a member along with the rest of my family for the past 3 1/2 years it has been nothing but amazing I’ve kept weight off and my kids love it along with their cousins.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Joel is one of the main trainers there and he's easy to get along with and is very helpful and also Mike who is always checking on your form.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 6 mentions

“Great emphasis on cardio that raises your training threshold to new limits.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I’ve been a member along with the rest of my family for the past 3 1/2 years it has been nothing but amazing I’ve kept weight off and my kids love it along with their cousins.”

From the reviews

5 STARS! I have been a member of Sitan Gym for about 3 years and I have absolutely have loved my time with them. The staff are true professionals and make you feel like you are a member of their family. Sitan not only gets you in great physical shape but also is great for your mental health, a great stress reliever.

★★★★★ — Recon, Jan 2021

Sitan gym is located up in Astoria and is a great Muay Thai spot near Long Island City. It's been open for over twenty years and the experience of the staff really shows. Head instructor Aziz Nabih is a long time resident of New York City and has a storied amount of experience behind him.

★★★★★ — Matt, Dec 2018

Gold standard Muay Thai Gym.. Aziz, Joel, and Elliott are the most motivating coaches that do not hesitate to pull you to the side to give you tips to improve you training weather it's padwork, hitting the heavy bag, or sparring. Great emphasis on cardio that raises your training threshold to new limits.

★★★★★ — Jay, Oct 2021

Everyone here is so friendly, understanding, and welcoming. Walid is honestly the best coach ever. He’s very patient, kind, and explains everything so clearly. He works hard to create a positive environment and is always attentive, making sure you get a solid workout. The rest of the staff are just as supportive.

★★★★★ — Mr., Oct 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Sitan Gym Muay Thai

Sitan Gym 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Sitan Gym 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sitan Gym Muay Thai

25-34 Steinway St, Astoria, NY11103

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