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Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 457 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Liverpool, New York
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
- 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 syracusejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (315) 395-0910
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10:45 AM–2:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I absolutely would recommend signing their children up for classes, as it has given our daughter a chance to meet new kids, as well as feel confident and rewarded!”
“The owner, Ken, and the experienced black belts teaching the classes are very friendly and extremely patient, especially for beginners.”
“They'll take a position and work through several moves from that position which makes the skills appliable in the open mat sessions.”
“They offer a wide variety of Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing classes, so you have several options if you get bored with one.”
“They offer a wide variety of Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing classes, so you have several options if you get bored with one.”
“Also having Mauy Thai, Boxing, and Cardio Kickboxing in the same place is another bonus.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a wide variety of Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing classes, so you have several options if you get bored with one.”
“They offer a wide variety of Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing classes, so you have several options if you get bored with one.”
“I've been going to Tai Kai for some time now and it's easily the best MMA dojo I've ever been to.”
“I was greeted at the door by smiling faces, and everyone I met has been genuine, kind, and encouraging on my jiu jitsu journey.”
“We wanted to get our daughter into something that’s more structured, teaches discipline and self defense and this has exceeded our expectations.”
What members say
“Ken was a great instructor with an amazing background in BJJ.”
“The owner, Ken, and the experienced black belts teaching the classes are very friendly and extremely patient, especially for beginners.”
“Probably the first BJJ gym I have been to that had a ton of women in the classes, all super nice and competent.”
“The gym is very large, clean, and provides a full suite of facilities for all types of martial arts training.”
“Probably the first BJJ gym I have been to that had a ton of women in the classes, all super nice and competent.”
“He has learned so many new skills and techniques while also building confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
This is a second home to my entire family! We have been members for 7+ years. Love all the people and the instructors! Ken is the owner and head instructor at Tai Kai. He is always looking out for the best interest of your child and your Jiu Jitsu journey. This place has changed my life for the better at age 40+.
For reference I’m 49 and never had any martial arts training before, and my two kids 12 and 7 were in their 2nd or 3rd year of taekwondo. They needed a change, and I wanted something to keep me in shape and to learn some self defense at the same time.
I had trained in martial arts for about 7 years and eventually had to stop because I went to college. I was apprehensive about returning to it, but those worries and fears immediately disappeared when I got to Tai Kai.
A really great gym with great energy and vibes. Probably the first BJJ gym I have been to that had a ton of women in the classes, all super nice and competent. Really clean facility with knowledgable instructors.
New to kickboxing? Start at Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 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.
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