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Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Woodhaven, New York
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 (ages 6–17) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 trigontactics.lpages.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 850-5500
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are formulated to burn calories: and learning important self defense skills.”
“My children learned different fighting skills as well as discipline in a safe environment by profesional trainers with many years of experience.”
“The quality of instruction is value by all of us who have prepared for tournaments and win or lose walked away feeling successful.”
“It can feel a bit intimidating at first since I’ve never done boxing/martial arts before, but the calmness and reassurance from Coach Rico made me want to keep coming back.”
Other martial arts here
“It can feel a bit intimidating at first since I’ve never done boxing/martial arts before, but the calmness and reassurance from Coach Rico made me want to keep coming back.”
“It's definitely a friendly environment and I was introduced to the sport of MMA through the great instructors they have.”
“Having my daughter here at Mayo helps me feel at ease knowing she is learning the proper techniques needed for self defense in a safe environment.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is always welcoming and is family oriented, which is something that is important to our family.”
“So happy my son is there. They teach discipline and everything is earned.”
“My path to Black-Belt is full of tradition, learning self-discipline, appreciating family value and incorporating this with each competition.”
“I have my son going for a few years, it has built his confidence, keeps him in shape, and reinforces discipline and respect.”
“My path to Black-Belt is full of tradition, learning self-discipline, appreciating family value and incorporating this with each competition.”
From the reviews
Mayo Academy is great place for kids and adults to learn martial arts. Very family oriented! Our kids have been coming for about a year and have learned so much. We’ve seen them grow both personal and physical. They’ve met new friends, get a great workout and learned self-discipline and hard work.
The Mayo Academy is an amazing academy. Being part of this academy it's like being part of a big welcoming family. The dojo is the perfect place for children to strengthen their confidence as well as their bodies. Its a warm, family oriented place that supports development. My son loves coming here.
There are not enough pleasant things to say about this school & the family who runs it. The owners are always compassionate and understanding. Their patience with the kids in the younger class shows their expertise and experience. My kids always look forward to class (even the ones that aren't signed up yet!
As one of many Senior Students of the Mayo Academy for 20 years; It is my honor to have been instructed by Sensei Sonny Mayo. My experience with Sensei and the Academy are positive and multi layered.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy
Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy 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 Mayo Kickboxing & MMA Academy
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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