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GLEASON’ GYM

130 Water Street

Brooklyn NY 11201

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Get Fit, Learn Boxing or Muay Thai, and Build Confidence

NOW AT GLEASON’S GYM. EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE, AND GROUP TRAINING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS.

Get 10% off your first purchase of 10 Private sessions or group class packages when you use code GLEASONSGYM at check out.

Private Session $140 or 10 for $1260

Group Class $40 or:

  • 2x per week for $280

  • 3x per week for $360

  • 5x per week for $500

Fees do NOT include Gleasons Gym Membership

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Gleason's Membership Info

Never Boxed Before? Perfect.

  • No experience required

  • World class training at a legendary gym

  • Beginner-friendly classes

  • Gloves available

  • Coaches guide you step-by-step

  • As low as $25 dollars a class (excluding Gleason’s Gym membership)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • We offer private training in both Boxing and Muay Thai for adults. Sessions are tailored to your experience level and goals, whether you're looking to learn the fundamentals, improve fitness, sharpen technique, or compete. Each session focuses on proper form, conditioning, and skill development in a safe, supportive environment. Small-group sessions may include light partner drills, but training is always personalized to your progress.

  • Book Your fist session by clicking the book now button this page

  • Our training focuses on quality, precision, and real skill development. Every session is designed to help you build authentic boxing and Muay Thai technique—not just get a workout. We emphasize proper fundamentals, efficient movement, and conditioning that translates directly to the sport.

    Training takes place at the legendary Gleason’s Gym, one of the most respected boxing gyms in the world, giving clients an authentic environment to learn and train. Sessions are structured but adaptable, meeting you at your current level while steadily pushing your progress forward.

    Whether your goal is fitness, skill development, or serious training, the focus is always the same: learn real technique, train with purpose, and leave each session better than when you walked in.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • For boxing you will need 16oz boxing. 180 inch hand wraps, sneakers or boxing shoes, athletic wear, mouth guard, head gear, groin protection applicable.

    For Muay Thai you will need 16oz boxing gloves. 180 inch hand wraps, shin guards, mouth piece, groin cup if applicable.

  • Yes. Coach Mario likes to work with beginners to focus on fundamentals for good boxing and Muay Thai technique.

    Coach Mario emphasizes:

    • Proper stance and balance

    • Hand positioning and guard

    • Basic footwork: pivots, step-and-slide, cutting angles

    • Straight punches: jab and cross mechanics

    • Basic hooks and uppercuts with hip rotation

    • Head movement and defensive habits (slips, rolls, blocks)

    • Controlled pad work to ingrain timing and distance

    • Simple combinations and drill repetition to build muscle memory

    • Breathing, rhythm, and recovery between rounds

    • Progression to light sparring only after fundamentals are consistent

    Session structure typically includes:

    1. Warm-up and mobility (10–15 minutes)

    2. Technique drills and shadowboxing (15–20 minutes)

    3. Pad work focusing on specific skills (15–20 minutes)

    4. Footwork and defensive drills (10–15 minutes)

    5. Conditioning and cooldown (10 minutes)

    He keeps coaching clear, patient, and intentional so beginners build safe, efficient boxing fundamentals.

  • Began boxing career in 1990, developing deep technical fundamentals and ring experience.

    • Trained under Willie Benavides at Zaragoza Boxing Gym, refining defensive skills, footwork, and tactical ring IQ.

    • Developed Muay Thai skills training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, building a strong foundation in clinch work, kicks, elbows, and knees.

    • Continued development at Gleason's Gym in 2012, integrating modern training methods and conditioning protocols for both Boxing and Muay Thai.

    • Coaching strengths: fundamentals-first instruction, precise pad work, fight strategy, and individualized conditioning programs across both disciplines.

    • Ideal for: beginners learning core boxing and Muay Thai mechanics, competitive amateurs preparing for bouts, and experienced fighters polishing technique.