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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in New York, 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 workshop-nyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 917-675-7282
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Just an updated review as of July 2025 - I came back around for another drop in class, this time taking the beginner pad work session.”
“The coaches here are incredibly attentive, knowledgable and experienced, and both the BJJ and Muay Thai curriculum promote growth and safety.”
“Our 6 yo daughter has been taking children’s classes for 2 months straight and we love the school.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches here are incredibly attentive, knowledgable and experienced, and both the BJJ and Muay Thai curriculum promote growth and safety.”
“Workshop NYC is an excellent environment to learn and refine your Muay Thai, Jiujitsu and MMA skills.”
“The coaches here are incredibly attentive, knowledgable and experienced, and both the BJJ and Muay Thai curriculum promote growth and safety.”
What members say
“Jin is a fantastic instructor -- clear, engaging, and great at breaking down concepts.”
“Just an updated review as of July 2025 - I came back around for another drop in class, this time taking the beginner pad work session.”
“The facilities are also clean and has all that’s necessary and other thoughtful touches.”
“The gym has fostered a warm, easygoing, welcoming community overall (with a good amount of women at that!”
“I think the caliber of the instructors, attention to detail, welcoming environment, and investment in each student’s development makes it a really special place to train.”
From the reviews
I was initially just looking for a gym downtown that offered beginner level Muay Thai classes, as I had an experience at another gym where I felt like I was lacking that focus on fundamentals, but I didn’t realize just how great Workshop would be.
Far and away the best jiu jitsu gym I have ever trained at. Jin's instruction is peerlessly consistent and effective. The space is big and clean. Uniquely emphasizes wrestling and judo in the curriculum. The community is welcoming and diverse. Can't speak for the Muay Thai program but Gianna and Rich train champions.
Whether you're trying out Martial Arts for the first time or have been training for years, the instructors at Workshop will invest their time and care into helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. From the moment I stepped into the gym for the first time, I felt immersed in the community.
I did trial classes at a couple places and this is the one that got me hooked. Jin is a fantastic instructor -- clear, engaging, and great at breaking down concepts. The culture at Workshop is also great — right in the sweet spot where people take training and improving seriously, but still have fun along the way.
New to kickboxing? Start at Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu 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 Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
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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