Chok Sabai Gym

The best place to learn Muy Thai
i study for 5 years in France when i was a teenager but the level of expertise from the team in unbelievable
extremely professional and the technique is tremendous
When i joined a class i get bored after a while as it’s the same routine, but so far every training are different so you can’t go bored and i go everyday, the price is affordable and the class are flexible
I’m not looking to be world champion but if you do you can be it’s up to you.
I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.

Simply one of the best places to learn Muay Thai in New York. I have been coming back for many years, after trying several other places in the city (and a couple of years off to have a baby). Great instruction and friendly atmosphere, with an emphasis on partner learning. The place is a great blend of people training to fight and dedicated amateurs who are more interested in training for the sake of it. The space is nice and airy and there are showers, towels, lockers and other amenities that some martial arts places skimp on. Absolute beginners may find it a bit challenging at first, as all skill levels are in class together, but worth it for people who can get over the hump of the first few weeks.

This is an authentic muay thai gym.
I started a little less than a year ago and i am addicted.
The instructors are amazing, you can ask them multiple questions and they are always happy to take time to teach you. The instructors also monitor your progress, so even though you are in a class setting, you are also getting individual attention on how to progress. Classes are well designed and always interesting.
Overall it is a great envionment and i would definately recomend giving it at least one try!

The instructors here are dedicated and really know how to motivate you. I always see a lot of students come out of there with a satisfied look on their face, and in full sweat and tears. Haha
I have not taken a class yet, but I’ve been observing every time I come in and hopefully one day I will have the guts to try it.
Chok Sabai also houses one of the best kept secrets. Paul Kemawasit, the famous accupuncturist! I see him on a bi-​weekly basis. I usually dont even need to mention my aliments and he can tell by reading my pulse what is going on. An hour session usually cures whatever pain or problem I’m having, and to keep it from coming back, I visit often.

This gym is small, but they do offer towel service, which is nice. The class sizes are small, they have kettlebells and yoga, and they have good quality of instruction. The only reason why I didn’t choose this place is that some dorky dude affiliated with the gym (I’m not sure who he was) was acting like a douch-​y prick, making insulting comments about someone as I walked in, and sits there in his button down business shirts and watches, then makes the class bow to him. The female instructor who taught the class was amazing, so I had to give it at least four stars. I’d consider doing private training here from the instructor who taught the class, if not a membership. (They sell individual classes here as well.)

This place is great. I train privately with Kru Nat from time to time and she is amazing. She gives you an excellent blend of conditioning work and muay thai skill development. I’ve also taken a few of the open classes. There are amateur fighters mixed in with beginners, but everyone is pretty laid back and friendly.
The gym itself is nice; ring, large matted area, plenty of equipment, locker rooms WITH SHOWERS AND TOWELS (huge plus as most MMA schools do NOT have these amenities, but still charge the same money or more). They’ve also got a yoga studio and a little bit of weight training equipment.
Kru Nat still handles all of the private training (for muay thai) herself, and most of the open classes as well. She’s got a guy that teaches BJJ, a Yoga instructor, and couple of more traditional personal trainers too.
5 STARS!

this place is TOP NOTCH. iv been doing mauy thai for less then a year and about 3 months at Chok. before that i trained at five points. five points is fantastic but they have large classes and some trainers are better then others. At chok all the trainers are amazing and really care. Kru Nat is so nice but also a hard ass when she needs to be. she will make sure you are doing things properly and not slacking. ALL the trainers are great. Gavin is tough and really knows his stuff and Naomi is amazing and always gives the class an insane workout. they give you a lot of individual attention which is something five points lacked.
they really make you feel comfortable when you train here. im not very good at all but they always help me and fix my mistakes. new people are greeted by name and looked at in the eyes. its really refreshing. the best part is there is NO martial arts bravado in the classes (leave your machismo at the door please). everyone is kind and open minded.
pricing is fantastic and they have tons of options including no contract pricing. facilities are great considering its NYC. over all its very clean and you can tell Kru Nat treats her gym with love and respect (and expects you to do the same).
first class is free! it is a fantastic work out! I cannot recommend it enough!
I LOVE CHOK

I’ve been to this gym a few times over the past month and so far my experiences have been great. First class is free (woooo!) and their prices are very reasonable, especially for a gym located in midtown. The gym is very welcoming to newcomers and students of all skill levels so no need to feel self-​conscious. Fellow students and instructors are friendly and encouraging. .. but they will kick your ass. .. in a good way. :-)

Great muay thai gym. Instructors are first-​rate and adopt the training to beginners up to competitive fighters.

A female-​owned gym in a traditionally male-​dominated sport? How could I not support this place!
I’ve taken two classes here so far, and have only good things to say. I’m a complete beginner to Muay Thai, so this review is from a newbie’s perspective — while I’ve done ballet, rugby, crew, and roller derby, I’ve never done a martial art or combat sport (although you could argue about rugby).
The first class, a trial class, is on the house. All the Muay Thai classes (except sparring) are general «open level», but Kru Natalie is fabulous at structuring her classes for different skill levels and giving lots of personal attention. I didn’t feel lost or frustrated at all. In fact, Natalie is one of the most helpful and clear teachers I’ve ever had for a new activity. She’s supportive, takes the time to explain things well, and obviously cares about her students’ progress. Plus she’s incredibly friendly and happy to chat before and after class.
The other classmates were quite friendly too — though some were clearly very serious about Muay Thai, there was no judgment of the newbies.
You can tell a lot of love went into this place. The gym facilities are nice and new, the locker room area is small but clean (and has showers, which I wasn’t expecting). Prices range from $ 18 for a drop-​in class to a variety of packages and memberships. I can easily see how an unlimited membership would be worth it, since classes are at consistently convenient times: early morning, lunch hour, and evening.
Overall, the sheer positive energy of this place made me want to come back (plus you can’t beat endorphins). So I did, and have to say my brand-​new bright purple handwraps are pretty awesome.

Clean, cool and convenient!
This place is easily access with several subway lines. It is located on 2^nd floor which is very spacious and airy. The place is very clean while the training is very energetic. People are great here. Yoga studio is a plus.