Supreme Martial Arts
“Supreme Martial Arts is a great school to train, helps me and other students to learn and build confidence.”
Best Kickboxing Classes in New York, NY
18 gyms listed · all 18 in New York · 16 open weekends · all 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
Modern Martial Arts
“I would like to give a salute to Instructor Keith and the entire staff at the Eastside location 😎”
Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside
“She's one of the most inspiring people I've ever met and I look forward to every class!”
Renzo Gracie Academy
“The best gym ever, Master Renzo should he happen to be there is the most charismatic man I ever met and his stories and love for jiujitsu make him the legend he is.”
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Hit House
“On a serious note loll, super friendly staff, great instructor, challenging but rewarding workout.”
Ultimate Gym NYC
“He constantly educates about correct form to avoid injury, which I appreciated a lot especially after the negative experiences I've had with the more “boutique” and trendy boxing gyms in the city.”
The 18 gyms listed for New York, NY teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: New York, NY
All 18 gyms we list here are in New York itself. We have 34 gyms in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,208 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "community" and "confidence". 16 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 18 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for New York?
7 of the 18 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
JKD NYC
“Moreover, the training involved great attention to building balanced strength and flexibility for the body, which makes it great for people overcoming health challenges and hoping to strengthen their bodies.”
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HOT FIT NYC
“Coach Thor is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtfully looks after everyone, regardless of your skill level.”
Professional Martial Arts Taekwondo Center
“My son has been doing classes for 4 years and still loves it.”
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
“The coaching makes it easy to learn and improve, even if you're not on the mats every day.”
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Zombie Muay Thai
“My first class yesterday and my 2nd class today was a fantastic experience.”
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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
“The technique of his whitebelts is the equivalent of a good blue belt elsewhere.”
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Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
“This place has been around for 20 years in Spanish Harlem on the Upper East Side, and you can feel the history and heart in the mats”
Manhattan Shaolin Kungfu and Qigong
“My child -now 7- has been attending for a year and half and has been growing more coordinated and stronger.”
Ace Martial Arts
“We are so grateful for such a wonderful experience and highly recommend this camp to anyone looking for a fun, active, and supportive summer program!”
Two Bridges Muay Thai
“All the coaches are super helpful, classes aren't super crowded, and they have a good fight team.”
Pouncing Tigers
“Our son is learning leaderships skills, increasing his confidence levels and learning the power of perseverance.”
Five Points Academy
“The coaches are amazing—they'll train and guide you through the bag and mitt classes, helping you improve step by step until you're ready for drills and sparring.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in New York
- “The community and staff are very friendly. The kickboxing class here is more like cardio kickboxing (which is great if your goals are to stay healthy instead of competing).” — from a review of Supreme Martial Arts
- “The workout atmosphere that Deena creates makes me feel confident and comfortable as I learn kickboxing.” — from a review of Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside
- “Being new to kickboxing it was a journey for me to learn new moves, but now I feel quite confident and really enjoy these classes.” — from a review of HOT FIT NYC
- “This is my first experience taking kickboxing classes, and I can not recommend Deena and Hip Fit enough!” — from a review of Hip Fit Fitness Upper Westside
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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