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Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Evans Mills, New York

Kickboxing gym 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 $99/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
  • 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 shinobimmany.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-286-4376

Hours

Monday 9–10:15 am, 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 10–11 am, 4–8:30 pm
Friday 9–10:15 am, 6–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 10–11 am

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 Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“The kids and adult classes are well structured and geared towards the levels of the students.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The coaches are top notch, they actually participate in rolls with students and compete and win.”

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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 Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“This gym isn’t just a good jiu jitsu and MMA gym for watertown, it is a good gym when comparing it to gyms in Honolulu HI, Phoenix AZ, Fayetteville NC and Boise ID.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 11 mentions

“While working up here at Fort Drum, I got the chance to train at Behring Jiu Jitsu NY & Shinobi Mixed Martial Arts with Professor Jamie Frier.”

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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 68 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“Best instructors, best customer service, clean, friendly and family oriented.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“Best instructors, best customer service, clean, friendly and family oriented.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“The gym is great for all skill levels and the atmosphere is very welcoming from the moment you walk in it’s easy to feel like home.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 21 mentions

“The coaches are fantastic for all levels of experience and the atmosphere is so friendly, I felt right at home even as a complete newbie.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this gym! The coaches are top-notch, super knowledgeable, supportive, and really make you feel at home. Jamie, the head coach/owner, is so positive, encouraging, welcoming, and wants everybody to have fun and enjoy themselves.

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2025

I have been to a few different gyms due to military moves. Without a doubt, this is the best jiu jitsu gym. Shinobi has a super friendly atmosphere that is welcoming to new students. The kids and adult classes are well structured and geared towards the levels of the students.

★★★★★ — Nathen, Oct 2025

Great gym! Was around the area for work with my brother , and we got to join a free class for the first visit. They’re very welcoming and professional. The coaches and students were very respectful. We visited another gym in the area, and Behring bjj seemed a lot better.

★★★★★ — Aki, Oct 2022

Great coaching, great room, great rolls. Everyone was super friendly and was doing their part to make the room better not just crank submissions and win their rounds. The wrestling mats they have are super soft and they even have a pit wall. Would highly recommend if you're in the area!

★★★★★ — Will, May 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA

Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & 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 Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & 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 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 Shinobi Jiu Jitsu & MMA

25519 NY-342, Evans Mills, NY13637

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