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The Viking Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai MMA
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mt Vernon, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Website & schedule stevenwilliamsofficial.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“While I do have martial arts experience I get the sense that, unlike other gyms that claim the same, true beginners would be welcome here alongside anyone else.”
“I set a goal for myself to enter the ring and compete in MMA.”
“Professor Williams got back to me almost immediately and invited me in for a day of BJJ & Muay Thai.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Williams got back to me almost immediately and invited me in for a day of BJJ & Muay Thai.”
“If you are looking for a new dojo or you want to start training well The Viking academy is 150% in the business of teaching all levels of martial arts and MMA.”
“They work with all levels of experience and help guide you in each class, in the beginning you work through warm ups and some basics of MMA and jiu jitsu.”
“Whether you're looking to learn for self-defense, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai or just trying to stay fit!”
What members say
“Steve and Larry are amazing coaches who show passion and patience to people of all levels who enter into the gym and make learning everything a lot easier.”
“If you are looking for a new dojo or you want to start training well The Viking academy is 150% in the business of teaching all levels of martial arts and MMA.”
“I set a goal for myself to enter the ring and compete in MMA.”
“Everything passed my expectations, from the schedule to the lessons and even how friendly everyone else is.”
From the reviews
I've been training at the Viking academy for a month and I'm obsessed! 💯 Steven and Larry are excellent instructors with a lot of valuable knowledge! Definitely recommend to everyone, especially if you want to learn a variety of martial arts to defend yourself and gain a lot of strength.
This is the best gym in the area! I've sweat off a few burgers just from one class. The instructors are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Not only do you get to do the classes when you sign up but you also get access to the entire gym, Moutn Vernon Barbell. Can't beat that deal!
Not to long ago a friend of mine who has been training with Professor Steve for the last 4 years referred me to the viking academy and set me up with a one class trial.
Looking for a solid, local fight gym I found Viking Academy and reached out about a trial run. Professor Williams got back to me almost immediately and invited me in for a day of BJJ & Muay Thai. While sometimes joining a new gym can be intimidating, that was not the case at Viking.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Viking Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai MMA
The Viking Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai MMA 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.
Your first kickboxing class at The Viking Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai 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.
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