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9Tails Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chadds Ford, 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.
Plan your first class
- 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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 9tailskickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 302-598-4128
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ray has a great, positive attitude that makes his gym and classes friendly to anyone from beginners, families with children, or active competitors.”
“Ray has a great, positive attitude that makes his gym and classes friendly to anyone from beginners, families with children, or active competitors.”
“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”
“Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, learn self-defense, build confidence, or train to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”
“He taught me the fundamentals, helped me train for the ring, and instilled a mindset of discipline, perseverance, and hard work that goes far beyond just fighting.”
“Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, learn self-defense, build confidence, or train to become a fighter, this is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking to get started on your fitness journey or expanding your skillset in martial arts, 9Tails Kickboxing is the place for you!”
What members say
“Ray the owner is absolutely the best coach and has taught my son how to work hard and focus at the same time as teaching him a love and respect for martial arts.”
“After my first class with Coach Ray, I was amazed at his ability to communicate and teach individuals from a novice through individuals with years of martial arts experience.”
“9Tails creates a motivating and supportive environment that pushes you to be your best while making sure you’re learning proper technique and staying safe.”
“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”
“His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.”
“I also bring my kids here to train and they absolutely love it.”
From the reviews
Yes, sir!!!!! Coach Ray truly motivates everybody in his class to be the best martial artist they possibly could be, He teaches every class with passion and dedication and truly teaches technique and form.
Doing martial arts has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my fitness and personal growth, and a huge part of that is thanks to Coach Ray. His dedication, passion, and attention to detail are unmatched.
Coach Ray is the reason that I got back into fitness. After my first class with Coach Ray, I was amazed at his ability to communicate and teach individuals from a novice through individuals with years of martial arts experience.
Coach Ray is very knowledgeable and has been a great coach/training partner to me for almost a decade. His instruction is clear and structured - He will go the extra mile to make sure you understand technique, in addition to getting a great workout.
New to muay thai? Start at 9Tails Kickboxing
9Tails Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 9Tails Kickboxing
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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