Evolution Muay Thai
About
Evolution Muay Thai in Brooklyn offers comprehensive training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, led by a team of experienced coaches with diverse martial arts backgrounds. Head Coach Brandon Levi brings over 25 years of expertise across multiple disciplines, while instructors like Brian Kemsley, Frantz Pierre, and Jhon Robinson contribute championship-level experience and active competition backgrounds. The gym provides a clean facility with showers, accommodating both group classes and affordable private sessions for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Evolution Muay Thai as the best Muay Thai gym they've experienced, praising the super friendly and knowledgeable coaching that helps students improve quickly. They highlight the welcoming atmosphere where both coaches and members make newcomers feel at home, with specific appreciation for coaches like Patrick, Hunter, and Brandon. Reviewers note the gym accommodates all skill levels in a supportive community environment, though one member reported a billing dispute that created some friction despite acknowledging the excellent coaching quality.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Dylan
2 months ago
GREAT GYM! I hit up their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and highly recommend taking a class from Hunter or Brandon if you get the chance. Great training, technique, and rolling partners. Plus the gym is super clean and has showers for after class. All around a great place to train if youβre lucky enough to get in! πͺ
A Williams
4 months ago
My partner and I did private Muay Thai sessions here for over a month, and we had such a great experience. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Patrick was our trainer, and we genuinely enjoyed working with him. As complete beginners, we learnt so much and felt noticeably fitter even after the first couple of sessions. He slowly helped me to fix my karate kick! The private sessions are affordable, perfect if youβre a bit introverted like us, though the group classes also looked like a lot of fun. Great atmosphere and great place, huge thanks to Patrick and the whole team!
Push Donβt Pull
10 months ago
This is the best Muay Thai gym Iβve ever been to. Iβve tried several different gyms with different coaches and this is by far the best. Super friendly from the start. Very knowledgeable and can point out ways to improve fairly quickly. Many different levels so you will fit in no matter where you are in your journey. Def check this place out and learn as much as you can.
Benny Green
a year ago
I had the most amazing experience at this gym when I was on vacation a few months back. The coaches and staff were incredibly welcoming, and the members made me feel right at home. The training sessions were top-notch, and I learned a lot during my short week here. Great atmosphere, great people, and a truly supportive community. What stood out to me was the main coach's philosophy: if you want to fight, you also need to be at the events supporting your team. That sense of camaraderie and team spirit is something I haven't seen in any other gym, and it truly sets the place apart. I will definitely visit again in the future. Highly recommend to anyone looking to train Muay Thai!
Vatsal Jayaswal
4 months ago
Tried to overcharge me for my last month. I cancelled right as the month started, so they billed me. An understandable administrative oversight. They said it was just their system. Since I was not okay paying $250 for services not rendered (billing is at the start of period, not end), I notified them I would be doing a chargeback. They acted as though I was stealing from them. A bad taste in my mouth, but two stars for good coaching nonetheless.
Contact
213 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:00βββ9:00β―AM, 12:00βββ2:00β―PM, 5:00βββ8:30β―PM
Tuesday: 7:00βββ9:00β―AM, 12:00βββ2:00β―PM, 5:00βββ8:30β―PM
Wednesday: 7:00βββ9:00β―AM, 12:00βββ2:00β―PM, 5:00βββ8:30β―PM
Thursday: 7:00βββ9:00β―AM, 12:00βββ2:00β―PM, 5:00βββ8:30β―PM
Friday: 7:00βββ9:00β―AM, 12:00βββ2:00β―PM, 5:00βββ8:30β―PM
Saturday: 12:30βββ3:30β―PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Brandon Levi
Head Coach / Founder
Over 25 years experience in Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ, Karate
Founded Evolution Muay Thai in 2006. Australian coach with experience competing in Australia and Thailand. Known for a laid-back, humorous teaching style focused on technique and community.
Brian Kemsley
Muay Thai Instructor
WKA tournament champion, USMTO middleweight title holder, professional fighter in Thailand
Joined Evolution in 2014. Trains annually in Thailand, teaches seminars internationally. Former punk/hardcore musician who turned to martial arts for self-defense.
Frantz Pierre
Muay Thai Instructor / Fighter
WBC 135 lb title holder and defender, Gamma 135 lb title, TBA Tournament champion
Training Muay Thai since 2018 under Brandon Levi. Natural athlete known for sweeps, leg kicks, clinch work, and boxing. Teaches classes and offers private lessons.
Jhon Robinson
Muay Thai Instructor / Fighter
Red belt in Taekwondo, active amateur Muay Thai competitor
Began training at Evolution in 2019. Dedicated full-time to fight training, competing regularly since 2022. Available for private lessons.