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8 Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Community-focused gym featuring muay thai classes and strength programs.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 9–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 8limbsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-259-8067
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“It is an exceptional gym that offers a structured program suitable for all levels.”
“Ive been doing 8 Limbs Strength and Conditioning classes for the past 8 months and it has made me feel more confident in how my body moves and regain mobility I felt was lost.”
“Great for hobbyists as well as for those looking to take it a step further and compete.”
“Despite the number of individuals training, each coach ensures personalized guidance by providing tailored pointers on areas for improvement and proper techniques.”
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What members say
“Coach Kate was really great about meeting me where i’m at and building from there.”
“The coaches (owners) are what I truly remember and there compassion for the art and their students, truly a welcoming experience from what I remember.”
“The coaches (owners) are what I truly remember and there compassion for the art and their students, truly a welcoming experience from what I remember.”
“Despite the number of individuals training, each coach ensures personalized guidance by providing tailored pointers on areas for improvement and proper techniques.”
“Ive been doing 8 Limbs Strength and Conditioning classes for the past 8 months and it has made me feel more confident in how my body moves and regain mobility I felt was lost.”
“Great for hobbyists as well as for those looking to take it a step further and compete.”
From the reviews
I joined this gym in Jan 2024 and love that the group is so diverse and welcoming! You get coaching throughout the sessions you attend and they have good schedules that work for most. Plus they are so active in the fight community so no shortage of events to attend.
Great group of coaches. Very knowledgeable and helpful for all levels. Started in Sept. of 2023 and I have been enjoying it ever since. No pressure from coaches or others to compete in amateur or professional fights. Very close knit and helpful community within gym and Discord server for the gym.
I started my journey of Muay Thai here. I was here back in 2021 (during pandemic lol) and i still implement the skills and mindset learned here anywhere I train. Hopefully, one day I will be able to comeback once I am in the area and be able to further my skills.
As I approach the final day of my free trial, I want to express my appreciation for the exceptional experience at this gym. The staff has been consistently kind, and the coaches demonstrate a high level of skill and attentiveness.
New to muay thai? Start at 8 Limbs Academy
8 Limbs Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at 8 Limbs Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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