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- Address:4 Willow Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305
- Phone:(718) 290-9299
- Website:http://statenislandmuaythai.com/
- Rating:4.9
- Hours:
| Tue | 04:30 pm -09:00 pm |
| Wed | 04:30 pm -09:00 pm |
| Thu | 04:30 pm -09:00 pm |
| Fri | 04:30 pm -07:00 pm |
| Sat | 10:00 am -02:00 pm |
Staten Island Muay Thai
Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 based on 22 customer reviews.
Alona K @ Ofshtein Law
June 5, 2020 23:37
Both of my boys love this place. Very talented and caring teachers!
Eric Baluja
June 4, 2020 08:38
Great coaches, great spirit, great gym.
Anthony Montano
February 5, 2020 17:23
My 6 yr old son trains here he loves it! The instructors are excellent and they are very good with the kids.
Alona K @ Ofshtein Law
October 3, 2019 06:45
Boys of my boys love this place. Very talented and caring teachers!
Thomas Altfather Good
June 17, 2019 13:45
I often write reviews of businesses I know only as a customer - this review is different. My son is a coach at Staten Island Muay Thai. I watched my son progress from a youngster reading reviews on any and all martial arts gyms on Staten Island - agonizing over the array of options - to someone who loves Muay Thai and SIMT. Under the expert tutelage of owner Vinny Scotto my son went from novice to assistant coach in what seemed a very brief span of time. Of course there was desire and dedication but the training was first rate and the environment conducive to learning. In addition to the coaching that facilitated skill acquisition, my son got *very* fit thanks to his strength training coach. And the icing on the cake: my son loves children and is now working at SIMT as a coach to youngsters. I am insufferably proud - and grateful. Vinny is a true gentleman - he reminds me of Henry Rollins which is high praise from this old Black Flag fan. I met Henry in 1982 so I know of that which I speak: Vinny is charming, supportive and skilled. SIMT is easy to get to via public transportation: take the Staten Island Railway to Clifton Station and walk two blocks South. The gym is located in the Willow Avenue shopping plaza opposite Edgewater Plaza / Pouch Terminal. There is a parking lot as well as ample parking on the street. Whether you want to compete, as my son does now (check out the great action photos of my son taken by Pari Aryafar), or simply get in shape and have fun doing it I recommend SIMT!
Dan G
April 18, 2019 20:21
Excellent place.
The owner is a total Gentelman.
Highly recommended.
Matt Lucas
December 5, 2018 16:07
Staten Island Muay Thai is a relatively new gym on the Muay Thai scene in New York City. The gym itself is located across the street from a gas station and some businesses which provides ample parking - plus if you run out of gas you can just push your car across the street!
The interior of the gym is wide and spacious. The layout makes the facility seem very open. The high ceilings and the design helps as well. A row of heavy bags line one wall and pads are placed neatly on the other. There is a small ring in the corner. The men and women's bathroom are spacious so it's easy to change and there is enough storage for bags and what not along the wall.
The owner Vinny Scotto, is an experienced name in the Muay Thai game. He originally started in San Shou, a stand up sport similar to Muay Thai but with more throws. Scotto has a long running podcast called The Striking Corner which has interviewed a host of names in the game including Michael Chase Corley, Janet Todd, Gaston Bolanos and others. He is an active member of the Muay Thai community and dedicated to the sport.
The classes run an hour long and are well designed. After an initial warm up students will go through a basic partner drill. Partner drills are an excellent way to learn spacing, timing, technique and rhythm. The drills are done at low power and are a great way to learn for experienced or beginners. The second class will be pad work which follows the drill class is the same drills. Doing the pads let's you refine the technique and really develop power as well. If you can't do the pad class don't worry the next day the drill class is at the same time so it's easy to switch back and forth. Each week a theme is run so it could be evasions and counters, then the next week would be forward pressure, the third week elbows in the clinch etc.
An advanced class follows. Staten Island Muay Thai has the beginnings of a good fight team with boxers on the local regional shows including the USMTO, TBA's and Triumph Kombat amongst other promotions. The sparring was light but technical and under the watchful eye of Scotto.
This gym has a solid curriculum that builds students from the ground up. If you put in the time you'll get results. Overall a welcome newer addition to the Muay Thai scene in America. I think we can expect good things from Staten Island Muay Thai.
Dr. Matthew Criscuolo, DPT
April 16, 2018 15:54
If you want to get in shape, learn an effective and useful martial art, test your limits...than this is the place for you.
If you want the McDojo experience for yourself or your kids then this isn't the place for you.
A Google User
April 16, 2018 15:54
If you want to get in shape, learn an effective and useful martial art, test your limits...than this is the place for you.
If you want the McDojo experience for yourself or your kids then this isn't the place for you.
Eric Rivera
April 13, 2018 14:11
The ONLY place in Staten Island that teaches real Muay Thai. Vinny Scotto is a respected coach in the US Muay Thai community and runs Staten Island Muay Thai with passion and professionalism. Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym. Aside from Muay Thai, they also have Kids classes, Cardio Kickboxing, and Strength and Conditioning. Definitely one of the best gyms on Staten Island.
A Google User
April 13, 2018 14:11
The ONLY place in Staten Island that teaches real Muay Thai. Vinny Scotto is a respected coach in the US Muay Thai community and runs Staten Island Muay Thai with passion and professionalism. Quality training for anyone from beginner to advanced, a great family atmosphere, and not to mention a beautiful, clean, and well maintained gym. Aside from Muay Thai, they also have Kids classes, Cardio Kickboxing, and Strength and Conditioning. Definitely one of the best gyms on Staten Island.
A Google User
April 13, 2018 11:41
Great place to get in shape without the monotony of the gym/weight scene. Strength and Conditioning classes are great bonus, and goes a long way to vary the offerings.
Tyler Ciccarelli
April 13, 2018 11:41
Great place to get in shape without the monotony of the gym/weight scene. Strength and Conditioning classes are great bonus, and goes a long way to vary the offerings.
Berry Birmingham
March 20, 2018 01:24
Thank you Angel for the amazing renovation of the gym truly remarkable. Hoping you bring back since of the old leg machines.
A Google User
March 20, 2018 01:24
Thank you Angel for the amazing renovation of the gym truly remarkable. Hoping you bring back since of the old leg machines.
Gino La
November 29, 2017 22:12
This is a special place, students range from people wanted to learn self defense such as myself , father of 3 , to those that want to be professional fighters. Everyone is treated the same and in this gym everyone is family. Coach Vinny is awesome , he will work you very hard and teach you the proper techiniques. Highly recommend this gym if you want to learn Muay Thai.
Roman Bediner
November 15, 2017 13:01
A true landmark on the island. Not much more one can ask for from the gym. Clean, late hours, suitable for every level. From beginners, to competitive fighters, everyone can find a home here. Well equipped, flexible and fairly priced memberships. Small classes, personalized attention. Variety of programs. Parking! Friendly staff and a coach that cares. What else can you ask for...Just show up.
Nicole Fenton
November 15, 2017 08:36
I began the women's kickboxing class end of August 2017, and my 11 year old son began the kids Muay Thai class. Since then, we have found a passion we can connect through, discovered a supportive community, and have tapped into our own individual power that has raised our confidence. It was the best decision we made.
Amir&Amaya TV
November 15, 2017 00:22
My son has only been coming here since September and he loves it! He has picked up on so much in such a small amount of time! Elisa is great with the kids she has a lot of patience and really knows how to get through to them.Thank you guys!
Jerram Daise
October 18, 2017 10:38
Great environment, no large egos. Greatest people you can surround yourself with.
Roberto Rosario
October 18, 2017 10:38
It really isn't an exaggeration when I say that this place changed my life. I lost 40 lbs. I'm in the best shape of my life at the age of 32. I have an increase sense of self confidence. And I just won my first amateur fight. This is due to the great group of people that comes to Staten Island Muay Thai and its great coach Vinny Scotto.
Jose Ramirez
October 18, 2017 10:38
Great place to train a discipline. The atmosphere here is great!