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Alexander Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Elkhart, Indiana

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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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule alexanderbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (574) 214-9513

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Thursday 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Alexander Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“Teaching the kids values and morals and self defence.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“Children, teens, adults .”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a hobbyist or looking to compete he will get you where you want to be.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I love everything about it, there is amazing people there, it teaches self defense for real life and your state of mind is so much better.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Alexander Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“Joe is the best jiujitsu coach around he got me in to jiujitsu when I was in my 20s after my dad died and I fell in love with it.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I’ve seen plenty of BJJ/MMA gyms, but few have this level of cameraderie between the students or instruction from the coaches.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“Both professor Joe coach Joey and Wendy have been amazing for him.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Coach Alexander and his family have cultivated such a welcoming environment for the students, and it bleeds into how we get along.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 13 mentions

“This gym has super nice people, the atmosphere is pleasant as soon as you walk in, they make you feel like you belong there, and they treat everybody like family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Students are show real-world techniques in a way that makes complete sense to each of us.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Wendy made her feel safe and comfortable got my daughter to put the gloves on and go out there.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a hobbyist or looking to compete he will get you where you want to be.”

From the reviews

I have been a member of this gym family for many years and can't say enough good things about Coach Joe Alexander. Students are show real-world techniques in a way that makes complete sense to each of us.

★★★★★ — Julie, Jun 2021

Joe is a great coach, he really cares about his students. The gym is clean and welcoming. It’s a great place to train.

★★★★★ — Anita, Aug 2019

Great, loving people! Coach Joe Alexander is great with kids (mainly because he's a big kid 😁) Joe and Wendy's motivations are pure, in that they truly desire people, especially women and children, to be safe; to equip them with the tools necessary to defend themselves against someone trying to do them harm.

★★★★★ — Cory, Aug 2019

The best academy around. Best coach to have as a teacher. My 7 year old daughter has been in the classes for almost a year and the knowledge and confidence she has acquired is amazing. I have been in class for a few months. Not just a team we are a family.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Aug 2019

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Your first muay thai class at Alexander 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alexander Academy

536 S Main St, Elkhart, IN46514

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