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The Dojo
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brooklyn, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thedojonyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (347) 203-1812
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend Muay Thai classes at The Dojo, especially if you’re like me and a beginner / new to the martial arts community.”
“Amazing highly recommended the kids BJJ and BJJ classes are awesome And if you give a one star, why just why?”
“There's something for everyone here, whether you just want to do some BJJ or Thai to stay in shape, or you're really looking to fight and compete.”
Other martial arts here
“Choose among morning and evening time slots for Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with the afternoons reserved for the little ones.”
“The Dojo NYC in Brooklyn is one of the best mixed martial arts schools I've found -- both in New York City, and out of it.”
“Im strickly a judo guy but wanted to try no gi while visting the city.”
“They offer Jiu Jits, Muay Thai, Judo and Wrestling.”
What members say
“It is a friendly, clean, competitive environment and very welcoming by all of their coaches and members. Always a great place to swing by for some high quality BJJ!”
“I highly recommend Muay Thai classes at The Dojo, especially if you’re like me and a beginner / new to the martial arts community.”
“The instruction is top notch, the environment is warm and welcoming, and safe competition is of the utmost priority.”
“The instructors here are also super legit and you will learn legit, proper muay thai technique from real veterans of the game and also get in awesome shape.”
“The instruction is top notch, the environment is warm and welcoming, and safe competition is of the utmost priority.”
“It is a friendly, clean, competitive environment and very welcoming by all of their coaches and members.”
From the reviews
It’s home! What more can I say. The community is overall super welcoming and friendly. There’s a bit for everyone here, if you want to find a new hobby there’s room for that! If you want to seriously compete, there’s room for that too. Come take a class, you won’t regret it.
Great training and cardio for those like me who want to stay fit, but find the regular gym extremely boring. But also do serious training for those that wish to take their fighting to the next level and want to compete. A fantastic way to exercise while at the same time working up a useful skill set.
I highly recommend Muay Thai classes at The Dojo, especially if you’re like me and a beginner / new to the martial arts community. I appreciate Josh at The Dojo for setting up my trial class and answering all my questions.
The atmosphere at the Dojo is casual and welcoming. The teachers are top notch - both main instructors for Muay Thai and BJJ are active competitors and are excellent at teaching. I'm a beginner in both arts, and its fun to learn alongside active fighters.
New to muay thai? Start at The Dojo
The Dojo 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 The Dojo
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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