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New York San Da

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in New York, New York

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nybestkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 212-239-8619

Hours

Monday 11:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 11:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at New York San Da, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The environment is welcoming and supportive, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“Great classes and a great workout”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at New York San Da — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“The level of instruction is one of the best I have encountered in my many years (~30) of martial arts training across different styles (CMA, Karate, MMA/BJJ) and instructors.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“The level of instruction is one of the best I have encountered in my many years (~30) of martial arts training across different styles (CMA, Karate, MMA/BJJ) and instructors.”

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🥋 Karate

“The level of instruction is one of the best I have encountered in my many years (~30) of martial arts training across different styles (CMA, Karate, MMA/BJJ) and instructors.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The environment is welcoming and supportive, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“NOT a fancy gym at all, be warned, but great classes in a simply environment”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“This is one of the best workouts you can get in NYC!”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“This is a great place to get your body right, to build your confidence, to strengthen your mindset and to challenge your overall self.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 7 mentions

“The environment is welcoming and supportive, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”

From the reviews

NY San Da is the only gym I have stayed at. I have slacked off many times, but with class cards I always come crawling back, they are a great option and I've never seen them in any other gym in the city. The classes are fresh all the time and the staff are low key and friendly.

★★★★★ — Patricia, Sep 2022

I am not sure if it is in fact "NY's oldest kickboxing gym" as advertised? But I HAVE met people who have been members 12, 14 and one even 20 years so they must be doing something right?

★★★★★ — Saya, Sep 2022

This is NYC's first kickboxing gym, the first one to make classes for regular people to learn kickboxing without being fighters. My brother was a member first, then brought me, that was 12 years ago. Kickboxing is, like most martial arts, more than just kicks and punches, it is a lifestyle

★★★★★ — Edyk, Aug 2022

This is a great place to get your body right, to build your confidence, to strengthen your mindset and to challenge your overall self. The coach and the staff work with you at the level you start off and continue throughout the training providing you with tips to help you reach your goals!

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Aug 2022

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New to kickboxing? Start at New York San Da

New York San Da 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at New York San Da

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find New York San Da

247 W 35th St, New York, NY10001

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