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STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Brewster, 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 (ages 4–12) — 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 s101hq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-650-8935

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 8 mentions

“Best place to send your kids too after-school to keep them mentally and physically strong but overall to have fun and learn a new discipline.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“They have all levels of students from those new to the sport to those training for upcoming competitions.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The best Mma school for those that want to compete, learn martial arts or just want to learn to defend themselves.”

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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 STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Joshu aleks is a phenomenal instructor and fighter, Striking 101 is a pristine dojo that has every mixed martial arts and a great energy!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Striking 101 has the best martial arts and self defense instruction hands down.”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Aleks learns from the best of the best - Pictures are seen Training with legendary ONE champions such as "Lerdsila" & "The Immortal".”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They have all levels of students from those new to the sport to those training for upcoming competitions.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“Joshu aleks is a phenomenal instructor and fighter, Striking 101 is a pristine dojo that has every mixed martial arts and a great energy!”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“The best Mma school for those that want to compete, learn martial arts or just want to learn to defend themselves.”

From the reviews

My daughter goes to the Brewster location for a kids class and it’s the greatest. She gets tons of support from her teacher and is excited to go back day after day. She’s actually learning something too and is able to show and practice the moves she’s learned when she gets home.

★★★★★ — Gwen, Feb 2024

Joshu Aleksandra is one of the greatest teachers you’ll ever get to work with. Very patient, HIGHLY knowledgeable, and will make you feel comfortable from the very first moment you meet. Her attention to detail is one of the things I value the most.

★★★★★ — Ralph, Sep 2023

I retired in 2024 and wanted to challenge myself to stay fit and learn a defense system. Striking101 was a perfect fit. They have a highly qualified and decorated staff that love what they do. They have all levels of students from those new to the sport to those training for upcoming competitions.

★★★★★ — Mrplaynintrafik, Aug 2025

Amazing experience as a beginner, I am learning a lot and it’s whipping me into shape at the same time. Best decision I made to go here. Aleks is an amazing teacher and knows how to motivate.

★★★★★ — Gregory, Dec 2023

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New to kickboxing? Start at STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER

STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER

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 STRIKING 101 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - BREWSTER

2505 Carmel Ave, Brewster, NY10509

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