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Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Riverhead, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule vamosmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (631) 241-1000

Hours

Monday 7–8 AM, 10:30–11:30 AM, 5:30–8:45 PM
Tuesday 9:30–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7–8 AM, 10:30–11:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 7–8 AM, 9:30–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM
Friday 10:30–11:30 AM, 5–7:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
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 Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“I had my daughter and son in this school for a couple go weeks and the coach was terrific with little kids and his consistency and style really worked out with them.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Both locations of Holbrook and Riverhead are perfect if you’re looking for martial arts as beginners or experienced people.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“It’s a very friendly community wether your there for Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai.”

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

🦵 Muay Thai

“It’s a very friendly community wether your there for Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai.”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“This school has always been a mixed martial arts facility of high caliber set in an atmosphere of comraderie that you just don't find at many academies.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6 mentions

“I’ve trained in many places around the world and after training at Vamos for several months I can assure you Vamos is the best place to learn Jiu Jitsu in New York.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Check them out and learn the realest form of self defense!”

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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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Great school and great coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The atmosphere for training is welcoming, the students are all 100% engaged in learning, and everyone is looking out for your success as well as their own.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“If you want to learn BJJ, another discipline or simply develop some self-confidence and athleticism, this place will serve you well.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“The atmosphere for training is welcoming, the students are all 100% engaged in learning, and everyone is looking out for your success as well as their own.”

From the reviews

I been training Martial Arts for several years and always been a fan of MMA. Both locations of Holbrook and Riverhead are perfect if you’re looking for martial arts as beginners or experienced people. In fighting, experience is really everything and you will definitely find that here in Vamos.

★★★★★ — George, Mar 2023

My five year old son and I have been going to Vamos mixed martial arts for a year and a half now. There mixed martial arts program is one of the best on the island. Couldn’t ask for more. All their instructors are awesome. Very happy with their facility. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ — James, May 2021

My son (8) and I have been part of this gym for 2 years and are very happy with instruction and community in general. It became like our second home between both our classes we are here everyday getting better and skillful.

★★★★★ — I.V, May 2024

Great training, coaching, community and competition. Love both locations Riverhead and Holbrook

★★★★★ — Callum, Apr 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu

Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu

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 Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu

67 E Main St, Riverhead, NY11901

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