Evolution Muay Thai - NYC

[ThaiGae]

Heads up NYC-ers,

Brandon Levi, of Evolution MT, formerly teaching out of Fighthouse, has opened up his own gym at 12 West 27 Street - 2nd floor. Brandon is an awesome teacher (I've trained with him for a year) and now he has his own space to teach. Everyone should check out his spot!

 

[Brooklyn]

Heads up NYC-ers,

Brandon Levi, of Evolution MT, formerly teaching out of Fighthouse, has opened up his own gym at 12 West 27 Street - 2nd floor. Brandon is an awesome teacher (I've trained with him for a year) and now he has his own space to teach. Everyone should check out his spot!

Nice. Last summer I train in Muay Thai (transitioning from BJJ) for the first time. I checked out the WAT and Sitan Gym (which is where I decided to train at)...never got around to Fighthouse. I've heard nothing but good things about it though. Good luck with the new spot. I might come through some time.

 

[Bank]

Any details? Hours? Prices? Does he have a website?

 

[ThaiGae]

Evolution Muay Thai NYC is the website.

You can check the schedule yourself, but there are a TON of classes. Generally, there is one lunch time MT class and 3 night MT classes during the week plus classes on the weekends. They will also have BJJ starting May 10th.

As far as prices, I am not quite sure, but it will probably be in the 130-160 range depending on your membership plan..(MT+BJJ, only MT, only BJJ, etc...)

For full disclosure, I am just a student, so I am merely guessing at the price range. For an actual breakdown, your best bet is to show up to a class or call ahead of time.

 

[radman]

Congratulations! Thats great that we have a number of Muay Thai schools opening up in Manhathan and NYC area.

The other new one is Chok Se Bae.

 

[ChrisK1]

Congratulations! Thats great that we have a number of Muay Thai schools opening up in Manhathan and NYC area.

The other new one is Chok Se Bae.

website??

 

[mag246]

I trained with Brandon over at Fighthouse for a little while and just joined up at Evolution -- I believe it is $145 per month, unlimited classes (either MT or BJJ). They also have an afternoon only price, or can pay $20 per class.

The instruction is great and Brandon is as nice as can be -- makes it easier to forgive him for kicking your ass around the gym for an hour or two...

 

[Angimation]

Yup, I paid 145 for the month but if you want to train for a day its 20 bucks. I'm a muay thai girl but the nice thing is the monthly includes BJJ! The Bjj guy, Rene, is a great instructor too, he creates a very safe atmosphere which is important when learning the proper way to twist someones arm off

 

[haysus31]

who is the bjj instructor?

 

[ooitzoo]

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Bow Wai upon entering or leaving the training area. *Note: The bow Wai is not a religious gesture. Rather, it is the Thai version of a handshake. The bow Wai is performed by placing the palms of the hands together in front of your face and bending your head forward slightly.*
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Bow Wai to the teacher at the beginning and end of each lesson.
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Bow Wai to your training partner at the beginning and end of each activity.

What's with the bowing? Is this standard practice in MT schools?

 

[atrocityexhibit]

Yes.

 

[Steakeater**]

What's with the bowing? Is this standard practice in MT schools?

Yeah, usually before and after every class, its just a little bow with hands together

 

[ooitzoo]

Yeah, usually before and after every class, its just a little bow with hands together

Hmmm...ok.

Never understood the point of this but ok whatever.

 

[gotobread]

Hmmm...ok.

Never understood the point of this but ok whatever.

You never understood the point of the wai in a Thai-based martial art?

 

[ooitzoo]

You never understood the point of the wai in a Thai-based martial art?

I never understood the point of bowing in general. Be it in a Thai based martial art or in a Japanese based martial art.

 

[lukewall]

I never understood the point of bowing in general. Be it in a Thai based martial art or in a Japanese based martial art.

It's just a different culture that has a lot more emphasis in respect than most Americans are use to. In thailand, people use a wai like a greeting too. Like how people shake hands/touch gloves.

 

[Choke_Out_Champ]

who is the bjj instructor?

Rene Dreifuss

He's an Alliance Brown Belt, Judo Black Belt and all around nice guy.

 

[Choke_Out_Champ]

I never understood the point of bowing in general. Be it in a Thai based martial art or in a Japanese based martial art.

Do you understand the point of shaking hands dumbass?

 

[gotobread]

Why do I gotta say "hi" to people when I walk into the gym? What a bunch of horseshit.

 

[ooitzoo]

Do you understand the point of shaking hands dumbass?

I don't know dumbass, are you enough of a subservient bitch to simply bow every time someone tells you to? Guess so. Are you capable of independent thought? Guess not.

It's just a different culture that has a lot more emphasis in respect than most Americans are use to. In thailand, people use a wai like a greeting too. Like how people shake hands/touch gloves.

I understand and respect that different cultures use varying greetings to connote the same thing. However, we are not in Thailand and, personally, I would not be going there to learn Thai culture.

If the instructor wants the benefit of my AMERICAN money then he should make the effort to adapt to AMERICAN customs. Otherwise, I can happily pay him in Bhaat.

Why do I gotta say "hi" to people when I walk into the gym? What a bunch of horseshit.

I don't think I ever said I have a problem saying "hi" to people. I said I have a problem doing it by bowing my head. If you can't grasp the difference then I feel pity for you.