Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Premier MMA Training Destination in Oceanside, NY
ECF Gym stands as the official training center of Extreme Cage Fighting, offering premier Mixed Martial Arts instruction on Long Island. Located in Oceanside, New York, our facility provides comprehensive training programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, muay-thai, wrestling, and strength conditioning for all skill levels. Our championship-level coaches bring decades of real-world fight experience, preparing athletes for live ECF events that mirror UFC-caliber competition.We maintain a professional fight environment with full MMA mats, heavy bags, and weight training equipment. Our team includes active ECF fighters and instructors who have trained multiple amateur champions. With seven-day-a-week programming for youth and adults, we offer unique opportunities to compete in New York's premier MMA promotion. Our strategic location serves Nassau County residents and attracts trainees from Queens and Brooklyn seeking elite-level preparation.
Services
MMA Classes
Kickboxing
Muay Thai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wrestling
Strength & Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer UFC-style training with championship-level coaches
- Our facility hosts live ECF event preparation environments
- We provide seven-day-a-week programming for all skill levels
- Our team includes five-time amateur champions in multiple disciplines
- We offer competition opportunities in New York's premier MMA events
What people say
Elite-level coaching
Real fight preparation
Professional equipment
Competition opportunities
Expert instructors
Services
MMA Training
Our comprehensive MMA program combines multiple disciplines for complete fight preparation. Athletes train in striking, grappling, and conditioning using professional-grade equipment. The curriculum develops practical skills for competition while improving overall fitness. Participants gain access to live sparring sessions and event preparation opportunities.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction focuses on ground fighting techniques and submission holds. Classes emphasize positional control and leverage-based techniques for all experience levels. Students progress through a structured curriculum that builds practical self-defense capabilities and competitive tournament skills.
Kickboxing
Our kickboxing program develops powerful striking techniques using hands and feet. Training includes bag work, pad drills, and controlled sparring. The curriculum improves cardiovascular fitness while teaching effective self-defense mechanics and ring strategy.
Muay Thai
Our Muay Thai instruction teaches traditional Thai striking techniques using fists, elbows, and knees. Classes focus on proper stance, movement, and defensive positioning. Students learn authentic training methods used by professional fighters in a safe, supervised environment.
Wrestling
Our wrestling program develops takedown techniques and ground control skills. Training includes both freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines with emphasis on leverage and body positioning. Athletes improve strength, endurance, and competitive strategy through structured drills and sparring sessions.
People
Christian DeFiris
CEO
Five-time amateur combat sports champion with extensive experience in multiple disciplines. Founder of Extreme Cage Fighting promotion and driving force behind ECF Gym's development. Recognized leader in New York's MMA community.
Questions
What MMA disciplines do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, muay-thai, wrestling, and comprehensive MMA training programs for all skill levels.
Can beginners join your MMA classes?
Yes, our programs accommodate all experience levels with structured progressions from basic techniques to advanced competition training.
Do you offer competition preparation?
We provide full fight camp preparation for live ECF events with specialized coaching and sparring sessions.
What equipment should I bring?
Beginners should have hand wraps, gloves, and athletic attire. Full gear requirements will be communicated after initial sessions.
Are there youth programs available?
Yes, we offer age-appropriate martial arts instruction for children and teenagers with specialized coaching staff.
How often are classes held?
We offer training sessions seven days a week with multiple class times for youth and adult programs.
