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Unlimited Martial Arts NYC

4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brooklyn, New York

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule unlimitedmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 218-7515

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 12–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–5 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 Unlimited Martial Arts NYC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 9 mentions

“It can be intimidating to walk into a martial arts gym for the first time, but UMA fosters a welcoming and accepting community where you immediately feel like part of the family.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

“They offer kids class as well and all levels students are welcomed!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I first visited Unlimited Martial Arts close to a year ago to train in self defense and to learn a new martial arts system, and UMA has quickly become a second home to me.”

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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 Unlimited Martial Arts NYC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“He teaches real muay thai (more rare than you'd think in the city), as well as boxing, and his experience is matched only by his care for each and every student.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 14 mentions

“For the majority of my time here, I've largely focused on jiu-jitsu with Coach Fernando and Coach Vimal who are both excellent coaches with unique approaches.”

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🛡️ Krav Maga

“Schedule is great and all the instructors are very kind and passionate, love Krav Maga, Bjj and Battle Ready!”

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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 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“For the majority of my time here, I've largely focused on jiu-jitsu with Coach Fernando and Coach Vimal who are both excellent coaches with unique approaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“It can be intimidating to walk into a martial arts gym for the first time, but UMA fosters a welcoming and accepting community where you immediately feel like part of the family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 24 mentions

“It can be intimidating to walk into a martial arts gym for the first time, but UMA fosters a welcoming and accepting community where you immediately feel like part of the family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He runs a gym based on community, inclusion, respect, and continues to innovate on techniques and offerings.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“The staff is very accommodating of all skill levels and hold classes that provide both an excellent martial arts training as well as an intense workout.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“When you put in the work, you do not only learn how to fight/defend, you can also learn to be a better listener, learner, partner, and version of yourself through self reflection.”

From the reviews

I first visited Unlimited Martial Arts close to a year ago to train in self defense and to learn a new martial arts system, and UMA has quickly become a second home to me. It's a perfect place for someone who wants to explore the multi-disciplinary training philosophy of the late Bruce Lee.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Oct 2018

I trained under Sifu Phil Cruz years ago when he was at Anderson's. So happy that he opened his own school in Brooklyn! Been training there since he opened up a few weeks ago and it is awesome! The JKD class in particular is amazing! Update: still here and it’s still amazing! My son and I are belting up together!

★★★★★ — Jory, Nov 2024

LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been training martial arts for the past 3 years and I love the space and vibes Sifu Cruz and Fontana have created at UMA. The place itself it's gorgeous with lots of art work and it's super clean.

★★★★★ — Alessia, Mar 2017

This place is like a 2nd home to me. The Staff have turned into big brothers and sister as well as Mentors. Their professionalism and knowledge of the Arts combined with their humbleness makes them one of the Best places to train and to learn. I greatly recommend them to anyone who wants to get into the Martial Arts.

★★★★★ — Ariel, Mar 2019

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New to muay thai? Start at Unlimited Martial Arts NYC

Unlimited Martial Arts NYC 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Unlimited Martial Arts NYC

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 Unlimited Martial Arts NYC

5 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY11211

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