I have zero knowledge about this sport and inquired on a whim because I saw their sign during a…read morefood fair on Lexington street. I received a call from David who answered all my questions and invited me to try it without strings attached. I was on the fence for a few months not sure if I wanted to try until I decided to give it a shot. Their schedule was perfect because it was 20 mins away from where I live/work and I could pop in right after work. So I said you know what I have nothing to lose. Did the trial and I am hooked ! Going 6 months this coming month. I love the place . It's clean, well kept, the trainers are wonderful and it has a very welcoming and engaging atmosphere. I think I found my sanctuary :)

I have trained around the world at who knows how many gyms over a 16 year span. I can pretty…read morequickly understand the culture of a gym. Immediate 5 stars for that, friendly, open and engaging, with rolling that was controlled with escalating intensity that remained safe. One of the few places I have been to that took time before rolling to remind people to be open to a conversation about your physical state and goals for that session. Safe, controlled, technical and open to higher intensity when both parties are up for it. Various skill levels from beginners to old school black belts. I can not sing the praises of the environment more. MORE IMPORTANTLY! The locker rooms and showers were top 5 for all the places I have trained. I feel blessed if there is one warm shower with decent water pressure and a line that is less than a 10 minute wait. This place has a locker room, with over size lockers for gear, and multiple showers with those giant square rainfall overhead shower things that feels like you are in a warm monsoon and I didn't feel guilty for taking a shower that was longer than a minute. Also soap and shampoo provided, or I stole someone's shampoo without knowing. Either way it was great.

Simply put , this place is revolutionary!! From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed by the…read morenicest dangerous trainers in town. The friendly demeanor is no tell-tale sign of how good they are at whipping you into shape and upping your martial arts skills. Whether you're looking to learn how to fight or get fit/ripped, this place delivers. The fact that the owner is champion in the field is a telling bonus. So happy I found this place. ​

The best fitness facility in Manhattan, no one else comes close. The intensity…read more level is off the charts and Samurayner and his team will get you in the best shape of your life. You will get significantly stronger and your hand speed will increase by a factor of 10x......guaranteed! Samurayner and his team are all gentlemen and phenomenal trainers. They will push you further than you ever thought possible.

Brandon is a good Muay Thai Coach, very technical and knows how to break down the techniques step…read moreby step.

Ive been training here about 4 years now... And it's still great. There have been a lot of changes…read moreover the last few years including them putting in boxing ring, creating a weight lifting area, they now have multiple fighters including one that is now in the UFC. Brandon teaches most of the classes but occasionally one of the fighters will teach - all good and they follow in his style. The gym also offers multiple classes for different levels - Muay Thai, Sparring, Clinch, Boxing, BJJ w Gi, BJJ no-gi, wrestling, and yoga (on Sundays). Whether you are a beginner, just training to be fit or to fight - EMT definitely a great place for you.

I have trained at Raktan since September of 2021…read more The classes can be grueling and tough but the coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful. The coaches have a very pragmatic and open-minded approach to fighting and regularly incorporate useful principles from other disciplines. You don't normally go to Muay Thai expecting to practice the D'Amato shift or spar someone who throws lead side kicks from southpaw, but I have found myself doing exactly that more than once. You will definitely take away something valuable every time you attend class!

Raktan Muay Thai is the Place to train, whether you are an advanced or beginner fighter, these guys…read morewould get you worked out. At Raktan you would probably enjoy one of the best muay thai experiences outside of Thailand. I used to train Thai Boxing back in Phoenix, AZ four years ago, and now after being on board with Raktan for several months I feel back in shape. The coaching crew is amazing, three instructors who clearly know what they are talking about. The gym is clean, full with top-notch equipment, and spacious. In summary, if you look for a top-notch gym, you must check out Raktan Muay Thai 1st.

Best Muay Thai in NYC, hands down. Every level from beginner to kids, and professional fightersread more

Such an awesome gym! I trained here regularly for about 1.5 years all together. Every class you are…read morepushed to your edge in intensity. You constantly work on new skills and techniques. Every class is different. No two are really the same. Even when I would attend two on the same day, what would be worked on would vary. I got to meet some really great people during my time there. You bond over your time on the mats together and there is a connection that is felt between all (at least that is my take on it). Even though it went unstated; it was there. Even between those whom I hadn't really interacted much with. . . The common thread of Sitan gym had woven us all together. Aziz has to have some of the best energy I've encountered. He is always quick to smile and slow to frown. He would bring his daughters in often (and his wife trains in the classes as well). This really made for a beautiful feeling of family that spread outwards. I learned so much when I was there. Got to train with those who had never thrown a punch before - all the way up to true fighters. All the while watching my own abilities increase exponentially. . . When I started there I was in the former group, with little martial arts experience before. By the time I was about to move from the area I had quite a few others ask me if I was thinking of fighting myself.

I'm looking to set up a fight. I'm about 135 now but I'm looking to fight at 130 pounds. You're…read moreinterested let me know let's set it up. Frances wessels

My girlfriend and I have been training here for almost a year now and we've thoroughly enjoyed our…read moreexperience. Neither of us had any experience with Muay Thai before but we were up for the physical and mental challenge of learning something new. They do offer a trial class for you to go and see if you like the atmosphere and the sport itself. I would highly recommend doing a few private lessons to really master some basics that you can then implement in the class. That's what we did, we did private lessons weekly for close to 3 months before enrolling in the classes themselves. Im glad that we did that as I felt much more knowledgeable and comfortable going into class and knowing what I needed to work on to improve. The people that work there are wonderful and the students are great too! Everyone is very inviting and friendly which I think is important for a new person stepping into an atmosphere, that from the outside, might look intimidating. If you're considering a martial art to try Muay Thai is fun and an intense workout! But they do also offer BJJ, I do not practice this so cannot personally touch on it, but I have friends who do those classes and they love them! All in all, it's a great facility with amazing people making it a fun experience, intense training session, all for an affordable price. You're missing out if you don't at least look into Hinds!

Amazing beginning with trainer JAIRO ,i just started classes with him and i been feeling great ,…read morevery good at training , he doesn't play around he really focus on teaching you the best at fighting training , i would recommend ppl to this gym/training club 10/10

Eddie and Zach were both great unstructured! Great community at this gym. I highly recommend their…read morevariety of classes.

Overall: 5/5 One of the best martial arts places I've seen…read morein NYC. The Muay Thai instructor on Monday nights is awesome. He cares a lot about the students, and after class gave me pointers on how to work out and be more relaxed... above and beyond the scope of duty. The BJJ instructors were quite friendly as well. They throw you into the deep end here for BJJ... everyone learns the same drills, so there's no "easy different drill". Which can be both a good thing (you learn with rest of class, and you get forced to catch up) or bad thing (you might not need such a specialist technique) depending on your opinion. Value: 5/5 They have a great deal on Groupon, but I think they have a great welcome offer as well. They didn't try to hard-sell you an upgrade when you sign up, and didn't even need a credit card # when I used my groupon. Environment: 4.5/5 Community seems quite friendly. People were willing to help you out, and weren't looking to hurt you. What more could you ask for? Instruction: 5/5 The Monday night Muay Thai instructor is the best martial arts instructor I've seen in NYC. Admin: 5/5 See value section. They didn't try to hard sell and the owner seems quite interested in what's going on in his gym.

Went here for the trial judo class, it was super fun, everyone from the white belts to the…read moreexperienced black belts were super helpful and accommodating. Overall an amazing experience. Unfortunately I won't be able to go back now due to other circumstances, but I would love to come back here in the future one day and couldn't reccomend it enough as a great environment for anyone looking to start out in something new.

Class are great but beware of the contract. It is very restrictive and in favor of Tiger J…read moreTaekwondo. Classes have to be purchased by package of 100 or 300 that you pay over 1 or 3 years. If you do not finish all your classes by the end of the payment plan, you are losing them. I was told afterward that there is an obscure freezing policy that you should use when your child is not able to attend for a prolonged period of time but this was never mentioned to me before neither in writing or orally even when my child could not attend for month because of an injury. Problem was finally solved and we got an extension but it was not easy and I was told that they are doing me a favor and I should be happy.

We really enjoyed Tiger J Taekwondo. My son started practicing Taekwondo here when he was 5 years…read moreold. He escaped almost everything (such as music soccer, basket ball, cooking even other Taekwondo class in upper east side), except Tiger J Taekwondo. What I really like about here is that Masters are 100% engaged with kids during the class. They are so considerate, passionate and encouraging. I love how Master OK is full of love and energy, very fun and caring. He even called us during the pandemic to check how kids are doing. I love Master Hyuk for his amazing technic to bring crying kids back to Dojan. It's magical. He listen, he set up the smaller goal and very supportive. He has amazing Taekwondo technics and his form is beautiful. Master Wu is also fantastic. My older son has ADHD, and has focus issue. I think he improved a lot thanks to this special place and extraordinary Masters. I can not recommend this place enough. We moved out of the city during the pandemic, and now my two boys continue Taekwondo in different Dojan. We still miss Tiger J, and very thankful that we could spend time with them. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I will give them million starts.