Hi! I'm looking to begin taking Muay Thai classes as a part of my fitness journey and was looking to see if there are any recommendations for a gym in NYC (specifically Manhattan). I'm a beginner with no prior experience except for couple of years of taekwondo training and a couple of BJJ classes I took when I was younger. I've also stopped working out the past couple of years due to an ankle injury, so my overall goal is to feel strong in my body again.

I'm also a woman, so a gym with a welcoming environment and a community of women participating is pretty important to me. I'm willing to buy my own equipment, if needed. I know many people train at these gyms to potentially compete in amateur setting, but that isn't the main goal of mine. If there are any recommendations, please let me know. I plan on signing up for a tour of gyms soon, but want to narrow down my list. Thank you!