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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
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Spacious gym offering boxing, kickboxing and BJJ classes for all levels plus personal training.
Urban Boxing Navy Yard
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Energetic fitness center for boxing, also offering fitness classes.
Highstyle Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
STRIKELAB – Washington, DC
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Strike Studio DC - Boxing GYM
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
BETA Academy Capitol Hill | Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
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.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
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.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
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.
- BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (360)
- Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom ★★★★★ 4.8 (221)
- Urban Boxing Navy Yard ★★★★★ 5 (103)
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.