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Gambit Submission Fighting

5 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in New Paltz, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Women's classes Competition team

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Website & schedule gambitfighting.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-668-6101

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–9 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Gambit Submission Fighting, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 9 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

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💪 Women's Kickboxing

“Women's Class Coach: -Alexa Rondini who teaches every thursdays.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“People were friendly, and there was a good mix of competitors and hobbyists.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gambit Submission Fighting — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Alongside this our coach in MMA- Keith Beirish who teaches wednesdays and Gi-drill classes on Fridays.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 14 mentions

“The classes I dropped in on were no-gi, which isn’t usually my thing, but instruction was clear and focused, and I got some corrections when I needed them.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.”

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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 muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 99 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“Whether you are a white belt, black belt, or anywhere in between, you will be welcomed by incredible coaches and training partners who will quickly become your favorite friends.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“His atheletes (kids and adults) are definitely sent out on the competitions with good preparation and coaching.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“The women’s team is super supportive of each other and the kids program is run by coaches you can trust to teach your kids real skills in fun and lighthearted way.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training here for 5 months and choosing to start was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. They welcomed me in with open arms, I’m a beginner with no experience but that didn’t matter. The people make this place what it is, they treat you and everyone like family.

★★★★★ — Brendan, Mar 2026

Awesome area to train, knowledgable instructors, conducive environment to learn; and build friendships and team support that carry over to tournaments, just overall worthwhile place to practice and improve your grappling.

★★★★★ — Kristan, Mar 2024

I am someone that normally don't do any physical activities due to lot of hesitation and just body pains overall. But ever since joining this gym, (I am now on my 6th month) I think I have gotten stronger and more confident! I mainly do Jiujitsu, does Judo once a week if I can and occasionally do Kickboxing on Sundays.

★★★★★ — Ak, Mar 2026

My 18-year-old son, a complete beginner, joined Gambit Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and I'm incredibly impressed with his progress. The instructors have been fantastic at working with his skill level, building his confidence, and teaching him valuable self-defense techniques.

★★★★★ — Jon, Jan 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Gambit Submission Fighting

Gambit Submission Fighting 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Gambit Submission Fighting

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, 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 Gambit Submission Fighting

18 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz, NY12561

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