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MK Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- 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
- 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 mkmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 376-5426
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.”
“Whether you're an accomplished martial artist or just a beginner, you'll be at home here.”
“They take the kids program very seriously, and even have a competition team that trains very hard.”
“My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.”
“MK Muay Thai makes you feel like family no matter whether you know Mauy Thai boxing or not!”
“Each class is different tactics but the calories burned are always high!”
Other martial arts here
“Being a descendant of Thailand, I wanted my two boys to experience a real Thai atmosphere when it came down to Muay Thai, and MK provides that.”
“They have very experienced BJJ, Boxing, MMA and Muay Thai instructors.”
“They have very experienced BJJ, Boxing, MMA and Muay Thai instructors.”
“The kids are taught not only striking and grappling skills but also respect, confidence, friendship, accountability and importance of hard work.”
“The kids have lots of fun while maintaining discipline, building self-esteem, and learning true martial arts and self defense skills.”
What members say
“Since joining MK, the combination of teachings from Kru Joe, coach Isaac, and coach Augie have greatly improved my children’s skills.”
“The very first day, two kids (students) approached my daughter and started showing her how to jump the rope.”
“My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.”
“They take the kids program very seriously, and even have a competition team that trains very hard.”
“It's local and the pricing is worth it!”
“The kids have lots of fun while maintaining discipline, building self-esteem, and learning true martial arts and self defense skills.”
From the reviews
My children have been training with Kru Joe for over 3 years now and there’s a reason why we had followed him from a previous gym and now at MK — the kids love him.
Between Kru Joe + Coach Issac, there is a combined 25+ years of teaching experience, and the parents and I definitely see that. The kids have lots of fun while maintaining discipline, building self-esteem, and learning true martial arts and self defense skills.
My 11 y/o son has been coming to MK for about 6 months now. We came from another gym and we are happy that we moved to MK. My son loves to train with Kru Joe and Coach Isaac.
The only way to describe my experience at Muay Thai is family. Everyone is welcome, whether you have trained MT for years, or are just beginning. The experience that I've had, and continue to have with my mentors is one that I wouldn't trade for the world.
New to kickboxing? Start at MK Muay Thai
MK Muay Thai 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 MK 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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