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Kayo Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Hempstead, New York
Gym offering workout classes, sparring, and self-defense coaching, plus youth classes.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 kayoboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (516) 324-2107
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend Kayo Boxing to anyone looking for real boxing training and a great workout!”
“I am beyond grateful for the incredible progress my Son has made over the past 2 and a half years, thanks to the dedicated and compassionate coaching at this facility.”
“Highly recommend Kayo Boxing to anyone — beginner or experienced — who wants real training in a supportive environment.”
“Coach Mike goes above and beyond with these kids, always reaches out to see how my son if feeling after a tough training or spar.”
“As someone with experience in Muay Thai, I can say the boxing training here is top-level — focused, intense, and smartly structured.”
“My son (24 year old young man on the spectrum) started Kayo just a few weeks ago with Coach Michael and looks forward to boxing every week.”
“I took a private lesson with Dominic, and it was an awesome experience.”
Other martial arts here
“As someone with experience in Muay Thai, I can say the boxing training here is top-level — focused, intense, and smartly structured.”
“My son (24 year old young man on the spectrum) started Kayo just a few weeks ago with Coach Michael and looks forward to boxing every week.”
What members say
“Coach Michael is an amazing coach who is patient, instills confidence in my son and sets high goals and expectations of him.”
“Highly recommend Kayo Boxing to anyone — beginner or experienced — who wants real training in a supportive environment.”
“Highly recommend Kayo Boxing to anyone looking for real boxing training and a great workout!”
“Kicked my ass in terms of conditioning and stamina but considering where I started and seeing the improvement is Amazing!”
“My son started training at Kayo at the age of 14, 2 years ago, his starting weight was roughly 230lbs, since then he’s lost 65lbs.”
“My son has gained confidence and has become more independent in school and other sports!”
From the reviews
I am beyond grateful for the incredible progress my Son has made over the past 2 and a half years, thanks to the dedicated and compassionate coaching at this facility. When my Son, who is on the autism spectrum first began training , he couldn't be in a class with other trainees.
I came to Kayo Boxing while visiting West Hempstead and instantly felt at home. As someone with experience in Muay Thai, I can say the boxing training here is top-level — focused, intense, and smartly structured. The coaches really care, giving every person personal attention, no matter their level.
My son (24 year old young man on the spectrum) started Kayo just a few weeks ago with Coach Michael and looks forward to boxing every week. He has learned a lot in the short time he’s been here. Coach Michael is an amazing coach who is patient, instills confidence in my son and sets high goals and expectations of him.
Great training and coaching. Coach Mike goes above and beyond with these kids, always reaches out to see how my son if feeling after a tough training or spar. All of the trainers and staff are amazing! Well ran and serious training, as it should be even with kids.
New to kickboxing? Start at Kayo Boxing
Kayo Boxing 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 Kayo Boxing
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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