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Renzo Gracie MMA Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Middletown, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Membership memberships run around $40/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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 rgamiddletown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (845) 695-0620

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–5 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 Renzo Gracie MMA Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 18 mentions

“I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”

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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 Renzo Gracie MMA Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”

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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 105 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“BJJ was more of the same, coach Z was very knowledgeable and explained things very well.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions
💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Affordable, and has many different options depending on what you want to learn/train.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I had the pleasure of teaching at this academy recently, and I just want to say how welcomed I felt from the moment I walked in.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“I can’t be happier watching them learn defense and responsibility while boosting their confidence and helping with their extra energy.”

From the reviews

Went in for my first time it was very welcoming. I was introduced as a new student, the staff as well as the current students made me feel part of the group .The class was very informative the warmups were great and rolling with all the students and different belts was a very enlightening experience.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Oct 2019

"5/5 stars! I'm so impressed with RENZO GRACIE MMA ACADEMY in Middletown, NY.The flexible hours make it easy to fit training into my busy schedule, and the instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help.

★★★★★ — Luis, Apr 2024

As a coach and more importantly a father I can speak first hand to the not only the skill of the staff but the ability to bring the best out yourself or your child. I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.

★★★★★ — Hudson, Apr 2024

My grandson Jayden Harris has been a member since 2022 and I briefly took kickboxing which I wish I can continue! Let me say this, if we can travel from ulster county to have my grandson can train with top caring coaches and fantastic staff that keep our kids disciplined and in top form I say ANYONE in the Hudson…

★★★★★ — Beth, Aug 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at Renzo Gracie MMA Academy

Renzo Gracie 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Renzo Gracie 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.

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 Renzo Gracie MMA Academy

680 NY-211, Middletown, NY10941

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