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The MMA Collective
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Red Hook, 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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $75 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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) — 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 themmacollective.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (518) 321-0541
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–6 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter has trained with The wonderful coaches at the MMA collective for over 5 years.”
“Going to a martial arts class can be extremely daunting, especially a martial art the involves live sparring on a regular basis.”
“Best place for kids and adults to learn BJJ and get in shape!”
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“Best place for kids and adults to learn BJJ and get in shape!”
“My daughter has trained with The wonderful coaches at the MMA collective for over 5 years.”
What members say
“Coach Tom and Coach Kelz instantly make you a part of the team and a member of the family.”
From the reviews
Coach Tom and Coach Kelz instantly make you a part of the team and a member of the family. From day 1, your presence is known and your questions matter. It's a family business with a wealth of knowledge, and compassion. Clean, Friendly, and such a great environment for people of all ages.
Going to a martial arts class can be extremely daunting, especially a martial art the involves live sparring on a regular basis. However, it is honestly the friendliest room of people and everyone gets treated with the same courtesy, regardless of age, gender, or rank.
They treat our kids like their own. It is truly like a family here. Tom, Kelz, and all their coaches are patient, communicators, and motivators. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Absolutely love this place, the coach is so patient with the kids. My kid has learned so much in the short period he has been attending, looking forward to what the future holds for him.
New to muay thai? Start at The MMA Collective
The MMA Collective 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 The MMA Collective
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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