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The Martial Arts Training Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Deer Park, New York

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nymatc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 631-242-0586

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 The Martial Arts Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“The adult classes are a great workout and relevant whether you're experienced in martial arts or a beginner.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 25 mentions

“Exceptional staff with an incredible curriculum that helps children of all ages reach their martial arts goals.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“I want to walked as a very young boy not even a teenager yet into very intimidating schools run by adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They’re always promoting good mental and physical health and during this times is nice to find a place where my child can get that and also learn self defense.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“The adult classes are a great workout and relevant whether you're experienced in martial arts or a beginner.”

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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 The Martial Arts Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“I have been able to learn many different styles of martial arts through very experienced and amazing instructors such as Sifu Charles Chi and Sifu Zach.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“The entire staff is extremely caring, friendly and down to earth.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The biggest reason I chose the Martial arts training Center is because a good deal of the instructors are former students that really care about the development of the students.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The biggest reason I chose the Martial arts training Center is because a good deal of the instructors are former students that really care about the development of the students.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“More importantly however these instructors taught me principles such as discipline, integrity, honesty, respect, etc.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been coming here for about a year now. Her uncle is a martial art instructor and he did not hesitate to refer here...... all of the instructors at Chi's martial arts do an amazing job with the kids. They show attention to every child. Their program is amazing.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Aug 2018

Both my kids go here… the instructor are very nice. The Saturday crew especially is very nice to younger kids … This real mixed martial art … the class is very affordable as well … I recommend this place to anyone to learn and teach kids life skill …

★★★★★ — Nyc, Jul 2022

This place, these people are so wonderful!! I have made friendships that are still strong to this day. We always laugh, have so much fun and always are looking for a new adventure together! 🥰 Truly a life changing place for me.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Dec 2025

My son has been taking the classes for a year and he loves it. Great teachers and they always have different activities for the kids to do. They’re always promoting good mental and physical health and during this times is nice to find a place where my child can get that and also learn self defense.

★★★★★ — Claudia, Feb 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at The Martial Arts Training Center

The Martial Arts Training Center 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at The Martial Arts Training Center

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 The Martial Arts Training Center

1959 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY11729

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