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STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - FOREST HILLS
4.9 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Forest Hills, New York
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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule s101hq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 559-9403
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“I am very happy the reception and welcome by the sensei jon ruiz and s101 a pleasant atmosphere 100 percent recommended for all levels”
“My daughter has been going to striking101 for a few years now and she loves it, this is her home away from home.”
“Aside from learning martial arts, it's been awesome for weight loss and weight management, I must say, not boring at all and I actually can't wait to get here every day after work.”
“Sensei John is a very kind person with a wealth of martial arts knowledge who has produced many great coaches and instructors as well as talented fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“Striking101 is the best Mixed Martial Arts in NYC & even in the USA!”
What members say
“Sensei John is a very kind person with a wealth of martial arts knowledge who has produced many great coaches and instructors as well as talented fighters.”
“Led by Sensei Jonathan, one of the kindest and most dedicated people you’ll ever meet, the academy offers top-level coaching in a welcoming and disciplined environment.”
“Led by Sensei Jonathan, one of the kindest and most dedicated people you’ll ever meet, the academy offers top-level coaching in a welcoming and disciplined environment.”
“Whether your goal is strength, confidence, technique, or personal growth, this place isn’t just a gym — it’s a community built to push you forward.”
“They instruct you to throw the occasional strike back at your partner when holding pads for drills, to force them to react and counter just like a real fight.”
“Led by Sensei Jonathan, one of the kindest and most dedicated people you’ll ever meet, the academy offers top-level coaching in a welcoming and disciplined environment.”
From the reviews
Striking101 is the best Mixed Martial Arts in NYC & even in the USA! I am not even kidding I was stranded in the Bronx looking for a best MMA school then I didn’t expect myself to travel to Queens and build my Career with Striking101. The Sensei John is raising me like I was his child and leading me in a amazing path.
House of Champions 🔥 S101 is the place to be if you’re looking to elevate your physical conditioning or sharpen your fighting skills. Led by Sensei Jonathan, one of the kindest and most dedicated people you’ll ever meet, the academy offers top-level coaching in a welcoming and disciplined environment.
I am one of the original coaches of S101. Cane back to see my friends. They have an amazing space and a good group of students. Striking 101 fantastic place to learn martial arts and get in shape.
This is an awesome gym with an amazing atmosphere, once I walked in I was greeted by nearly every member of their team introducing themselves including the head coach Sensei John.
New to muay thai? Start at STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - FOREST HILLS
STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - FOREST HILLS 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 STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - FOREST HILLS
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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