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Legion Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Staten Island, New York
Martial arts school offering classes in Muay Thai and kickboxing for adults, teens, and kids.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 legionmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 550-5434
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I began the women's kickboxing class end of August 2017, and my 11 year old son began the kids Muay Thai class.”
“They correct form, teach strategies based on the child's size during sparring, and just overall a great balance of coaching and laughs with the kids.”
“I began the women's kickboxing class end of August 2017, and my 11 year old son began the kids Muay Thai class.”
“Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym.”
“They correct form, teach strategies based on the child's size during sparring, and just overall a great balance of coaching and laughs with the kids.”
“Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!”
“Whether you're looking to train for self defense/enjoyment of martial arts (such as myself) or even to compete Legion Muay Thai is an amazing gym I'd highly recommend.”
“Aside from Muay Thai, they also have Kids classes, Cardio Kickboxing, and Strength and Conditioning.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you're looking to train for self defense/enjoyment of martial arts (such as myself) or even to compete Legion Muay Thai is an amazing gym I'd highly recommend.”
“In addition to the Muay Thai classes there’s also jiu jitsu & strength and conditioning classes.”
“Whether you're looking to train for self defense/enjoyment of martial arts (such as myself) or even to compete Legion Muay Thai is an amazing gym I'd highly recommend.”
What members say
“Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym.”
“Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life.”
“Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life.”
“Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!”
“Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym.”
“The men and women's bathroom are spacious so it's easy to change and there is enough storage for bags and what not along the wall.”
From the reviews
Staten Island Muay Thai is a relatively new gym on the Muay Thai scene in New York City. The gym itself is located across the street from a gas station and some businesses which provides ample parking - plus if you run out of gas you can just push your car across the street!
A true landmark on the island. Not much more one can ask for from the gym. Clean, late hours, suitable for every level. From beginners, to competitive fighters, everyone can find a home here. Well equipped, flexible and fairly priced memberships. Small classes, personalized attention. Variety of programs. Parking!
Staten Island Muay Thai is about constantly pushing your body and will beyond its comfort zone to transform yourself into the best shape of your life. Each class is extremely challenging, fun, and fulfilling.
The ONLY place in Staten Island that teaches real Muay Thai. Vinny Scotto is a respected coach in the US Muay Thai community and runs Staten Island Muay Thai with passion and professionalism.
New to kickboxing? Start at Legion Muay Thai
Legion 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 Legion 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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