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Dragon Fist MMA
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Garden City, 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
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dragonfistmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-400-3773
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 2–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Lessons were taylor towards building my son’s self confidence in participating in sporting events.”
Other martial arts here
“Dragon Fist MMA has taught me so much about myself and given me a confidence I didn't know I could have.”
“Great instructors Matt and Rob are the best it is a pleasure to have me teach me self defense and how to stand up for myself and fight with confidence”
What members say
“Great instructors Matt and Rob are the best it is a pleasure to have me teach me self defense and how to stand up for myself and fight with confidence”
“Great instructors Matt and Rob are the best it is a pleasure to have me teach me self defense and how to stand up for myself and fight with confidence”
From the reviews
Dragon Fist MMA is a completely different experience to other martial arts schools. The instructors don’t just make you run through mindless drills. Everything is explained and you are allowed to adjust the techniques to your unique movements. Small class settings and a real focus on individual improvement.
I had the pleasure of having Matthew Fekett and Robert Uhric provide a self-defense class specifically designed for low-vision/blind individuals as part of an Usher Syndrome Awareness Day gathering in Central Park, NYC. They were able to meaningfully engage with young children and adults alike throughout our event.
Great instructors Matt and Rob are the best it is a pleasure to have me teach me self defense and how to stand up for myself and fight with confidence
Dragon Fist MMA has taught me so much about myself and given me a confidence I didn't know I could have. The owners and instructors, Matt & Rob, fit me perfectly.
New to kickboxing? Start at Dragon Fist MMA
Dragon Fist MMA 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Dragon Fist MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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