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American Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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 (ages 3–17) — 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 kickbox1.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 857-259-6677
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter was a complete beginner with no coordination at age 4 just under a year ago and is now a leader in the little dragons class.”
“The kids martial arts program at AMAC is top-notch and applies to kids of every level while also challenging them in a way that makes them want to continue to learn and grow.”
“Our 9-year-old son thoroughly enjoys the group classes and often asks for private lessons to further sharpen his skills.”
“Whether you’re looking to build real skills, get a great workout, or just try something new, this is definitely the place to go!”
“It is truly incredible to see her grow in self-defense, sparring, confidence, and overall martial arts practices.”
“Keep grinding, keep hustling, and remember - Muay Thai fighters never quit!”
“The instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and teach techniques that are not only fun to practice but also very practical for real self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“No goons, no attitude, no "cardio kickboxing" at AMAC.”
What members say
“We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible coaching experience our son Liam received under Coach Bobby and his team.”
“I especially value that Sensei Bobby has created a space where people from all walks of life are welcome and treated like family.”
“The instructor was knowledgeable, attentive, and teach techniques that are not only fun to practice but also very practical for real self-defense.”
“Whether you’re looking to build real skills, get a great workout, or just try something new, this is definitely the place to go!”
“It is truly incredible to see her grow in self-defense, sparring, confidence, and overall martial arts practices.”
“The facility itself is clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with plenty of equipment for all types of training.”
From the reviews
Sensei Bobby is undoubtedly a great coach. Joining AMAC for Muay Thai has been one of the best decisions of my life. I've learned a lot in the past 1 year in a fun way with an awesome and friendly gym community. I also trained with sensei in JKD. If you want to learn tactical self-defence, then its the perfect class.
I have been coming since 2011 in my early teenage years as a kid. Been there for 9 years now. The coaching is fantastic, we all get along, socialize, and have well equipped gym for everyone. Adult class is incredible as well for men and women.
We have been going here two years and the kids martial arts program is outstanding! Sensi Bobby teaches with care and discipline. The kids are given opportunities to showcase their skills in front of the class, building confidence both in and out of the gym!
I attended the Muay Thai class as well as the self defense (Jkd) class. This is a great school. I've been training for awhile and at multiple gyms. This place is the real deal. Great welcoming atmosphere and Bobby has a lot of knowledge to share. Muay Thai, eskrima, knives, hand trapping and more. They have it all.
New to muay thai? Start at American Martial Arts Center
American Martial Arts Center 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 American Martial Arts Center
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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