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Tier One Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Jersey City, New Jersey
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
- 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 tier-one-muaythai.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 471-1956
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“No doubt one of a kind in the area, coach genuinely cares about your progress whether you're a beginner or more advanced”
“Whether you want to train to compete or get in shape, Tier One will get you there.”
“He is exceptionally knowledgeable in Muay Thai, specializing in elbows, knees, and clinching.”
“The classes are fun and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to experienced fighters.”
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What members say
“Classes are structured well and Coach AJ is a very knowledgeable instructor who is always reinforcing the basics of muay thai techniques regardless of experience level.”
“No doubt one of a kind in the area, coach genuinely cares about your progress whether you're a beginner or more advanced”
“I train at Tier One Muay Thai and Coach AJ is one of the best Muay Thai coaches out there—knowledgeable, supportive, and truly passionate about the sport.”
“Classes are structured well and Coach AJ is a very knowledgeable instructor who is always reinforcing the basics of muay thai techniques regardless of experience level.”
“Great workout and great atmosphere (for all levels).”
“The classes are fun and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to experienced fighters.”
From the reviews
Kru Amin provides some of the best muay tai training in Jersey. Extremely technical and knowledgeable. You will learn every possible muay tai technique if you train here. Whether you want to train to compete or get in shape, Tier One will get you there.
Been training at Tier One Muay Thai for a few months now and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning muay thai. I came here with no prior experience.
I train at Tier One Muay Thai and Coach AJ is one of the best Muay Thai coaches out there—knowledgeable, supportive, and truly passionate about the sport. The classes are fun and welcoming to all levels, from beginners to experienced fighters.
Tier One Muay Thai is led by Amin. He is one of the most experienced coaches on the East Coast. He is exceptionally knowledgeable in Muay Thai, specializing in elbows, knees, and clinching. He has helped me achieve top-notch physical shape while advancing my Muay Thai skills to the next level.
New to muay thai? Start at Tier One Muay Thai
Tier One Muay Thai 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 Tier One 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.
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