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Inner Circle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Syracuse, 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule innercirclebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-807-3750
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–9 pm |
| Sunday | 12–9 pm |
The classes they run
“I say this because I fully intend to bring my son into the gym to train in his children's muay thai and BJJ classes to cultivate the same.”
“Inner Circle is a great school for beginners and experienced people alike.”
“This is a great gym with good instructors, an environment for people to choose if they wanna be competitive or not, and good sparring partners and lessons.”
“Coach Walt provides a supportive and family friendly place to train, with strong connections to authentic Muay Thai and BJJ.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Walt provides a supportive and family friendly place to train, with strong connections to authentic Muay Thai and BJJ.”
“I say this because I fully intend to bring my son into the gym to train in his children's muay thai and BJJ classes to cultivate the same.”
What members say
“However, after moving to syracuse, Walter at inner circle has to be one of the best instructors I've come across.”
“You’ll immediately feel the quality of instruction and the welcoming atmosphere from the other students.”
“Coach Walt provides a supportive and family friendly place to train, with strong connections to authentic Muay Thai and BJJ.”
From the reviews
Inner circle bjj what a great training facility and next to none staff and instructors. With my extensive wrestling back ground and after talking with Coach Walt, gym owner and black belt, I knew this was the only place to be and train.
Absolutely love Inner Circle Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. I've been training here for 8 months now and can not say enough great things about this school. Extremely friendly and personable, instructors and students alike. I'm so happy to have found a school I can call home here in Syracuse.
I have been going to Inner Circle for almost a year. They are welcoming and have a great staff. Their Muay Thai and BJJ classes are designed for all levels. Great place to spend your time learning two forms of martial arts!
Top notch instructor and team. Very technical instruction and great culture in the gym. Walt taught me when I first started training and he's always growing and evolving in his game. You won't regret.
New to kickboxing? Start at Inner Circle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
Inner Circle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai 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 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 Inner Circle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
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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