Want to know where to go when it comes to martial arts in New York City?
As luck would have it, there's no shortage of high-caliber martial arts options to check out in and around New York City.
To find the top martial arts gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)
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Hit House
2 Spring St., Nolita
Hit House is New York City's favorite martial arts gym by the numbers, with 4.9 stars out of 13,564 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp and 509 fans on Facebook. It's the top martial arts gym in the entire New York Metro metro area, according to ClassPass' rankings.
"Hit House is a Muay Thai kickboxing boutique fitness studio located on the corner of Spring and Bowery," per the business's profile on ClassPass. "You'll learn and improve your punches, kicks, knees and elbows by beating up your own Bishop heavy bag. Muay Thai is a full body workout: expect to improve your cardio, muscle tone and fight skills."
See what people are saying about Hit House's offerings on ClassPass here.
Five Points Academy
148 Lafayette St., Floor 1, SoHo
Also among New York City's favorites is Five Points Academy, with 4.7 stars out of 4,331 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp and 3,448 fans on Facebook.
"Since 2005, Five Points Academy has enjoyed a world-class reputation for stellar instruction, talented fighters and an atmosphere that is focused, supportive and fun!" according to the business's ClassPass profile.
See what people are saying about Five Points Academy's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
Red Planet Muay Thai
105 Ralph Ave., Bedford-Stuyvesant
With 4.9 stars out of 1,403 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of four reviews on Yelp and 411 fans on Facebook, Red Planet Muay Thai has garnered plenty of local fans.
"Red Planet Muay Thai is about taking that first step to improve your life, to take care of your body, mind and soul and enjoy yourself as you begin your journey into more than just a martial art," per the business's ClassPass profile.
See what people are saying about Red Planet Muay Thai's different classes on ClassPass here.
Bo Law Kung Fu
290 Grand St., Lower East Side
With 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on ClassPass, four stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp and 1,658 fans on Facebook, Bo Law Kung Fu holds its own among the competition.
"Bo Law Kung Fu's workout, bag training and drill classes are high-intensity, boot camp-style workouts that focus on flexibility, power, speed, strength, agility and cardio conditioning," explains the business's profile on ClassPass.
See what people are saying about Bo Law Kung Fu's selection of classes on ClassPass here.
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