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Muay Thai Classes in Washington, DC

Washington has 7 muay thai gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 6 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 360 reviews

1353 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 5+

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom

4.8 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

1116 24th St NW, Washington, DC

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Spacious gym offering boxing, kickboxing and BJJ classes for all levels plus personal training.

Urban Boxing Navy Yard

5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

88 K St SE, Washington, DC

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team Authentic Thai expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Energetic fitness center for boxing, also offering fitness classes.

Highstyle Jiu Jitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

907 N St NW # C-2, Washington, DC

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Private lessons expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

STRIKELAB – Washington, DC

5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

701 2nd St NE Ste 2, Washington, DC

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Strike Studio DC - Boxing GYM

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

5198 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Drop-ins around $99

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BETA Academy Capitol Hill | Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

316 F St NE Basement, Washington, DC

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Good to know in Washington

5 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Urban Boxing Navy Yard and Strike Studio DC - Boxing GYM.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to muay thai?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen muay thai in Washington

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids muay thai in Washington →

Muay thai in Washington: quick answers

How much do muay thai classes cost in Washington?
A few Washington gyms list drop-in classes around $99, but most price muay thai as a monthly membership and don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Washington gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Washington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA, Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom, Urban Boxing Navy Yard. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Washington?
Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Washington gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
Are there kids' muay thai classes in Washington?
Yes — 6 Washington gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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