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Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Setauket- East Setauket, New York

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Website & schedule self-reliancekickboxingandmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 6–7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–8 pm
Friday 8–11 am
Saturday 8–11 am
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 Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 3 mentions

“The classes are a great workout, and you really see progress fast.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“He provides you with the tools and knowledge to level up your game whether you’re a beginner or someone fight top level pro competition.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The program is tailored to individual goals, whether you’re aiming to compete or training for personal fitness.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Is great with teens men and women .”

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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 Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“You learn from a real professional, Coach Shuler is a great coach, he has a ton of knowledge that anyone in this space would benefit from.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“He provides you with the tools and knowledge to level up your game whether you’re a beginner or someone fight top level pro competition.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“Really great classes with a lot of details and individual attention.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“The classes are a great workout, and you really see progress fast.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“He provides you with the tools and knowledge to level up your game whether you’re a beginner or someone fight top level pro competition.”

From the reviews

I've been privately training with Coach Andre Shuler for quite some time and I must say he is absolutely phenomenal as both a master of striking and martial arts as well as being able to communicate and maintain a healthy Coach-Student foundation based on positive reinforcement.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Jan 2025

Andre is a world class kickboxer and even better coach. He provides you with the tools and knowledge to level up your game whether you’re a beginner or someone fight top level pro competition. He creates workouts and drills that replicate fight situations, helping you prepare for whatever your challenge may be.

★★★★★ — Matt, Jan 2025

Had a great workout the coach’s really take the time to pay attention to all the students everybody is so friendly I was a little nervous at first to go but when I did I was instantly shown how friendly of a gym it is I would definitely recommend Atleast trying one class if your thinking about training and elevating…

★★★★★ — The, Jan 2025

absolutely amazing! Coach Andre Shuler is the best and deserves all the recognition! he is dedicated to his craft and it shows through his lessons. listen if it successfully helped me (someone who isn’t the best when it comes to working out), it would certainly successfully help you.

★★★★★ — Gabriela, Jan 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA

Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA

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. 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 Self-Reliance Kickboxing and MMA

274 Main St, Setauket- East Setauket, NY11733

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