Strike First Fitness and MMA

Specialties

Strike 1^st is the primary fitness and MMA gym of Smithtown, NY and the surrounding area! We offer a variety of classes to fit your fitness needs in a clean, safe environment. Whether it’s kickboxing, boot camp, competition team, self-​defense, personal training sessions, kid’s classes, or other cardio classes, we’re dedicated to give you a great workout and help you accomplish your health and fitness goals in a fun, energetic way!

Our mission is simple and never changes: to give you the best fitness and martial arts training, in whatever style fits you, for the best value. We will instill core values and life skills such as respect, discipline, confidence, self-​control, mental focus, agility, and fitness into all of our members. Not only will you receive a physical boost from participating in our exciting classes but you will also become more educated in the philosophy of martial arts, as well as develop positive life skills that will help you conquer any obstacle that may arise.

History

Established in 2012.

Strike First Fitness and MMA first opened its doors in 2012. Owner, Neil, wanted to create a place so people could do what they love in a fun, safe environment and simultaneously reach their individual goals.

Meet the Business Owner

Neil D.

Business Owner

At the age of 8, Neil began his martial arts career learning karate under Sensei Takahashi, who went on to award him with his brown belt. He wrestled from 4^th to 10^th grade for Amityville School District, where he also competed in many point sparring matches.

Neil then learned and become an instructor of krav maga under the watchful eye of Rhon Mizrachi for the Krav Maga Federation at the Flagship School in Manhattan. Neil is very thankful and appreciative to have had the pleasure to work with Rhon Mizrachi, as he inspired Neil to become the instructor and martial artist he is today.

Neil went on to test for his brown belt in Israel in front of a krav maga committee including Grandmaster Hiam Zut, the highest ranking krav maga instructor in the world. As part of the first group of Americans to do so, he’s known as a true pioneer to the sport!