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Animal House FC

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Wichita, Kansas

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule animalhousefc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (316) 512-1173

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Friday 4–7 PM
Saturday 10 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 Animal House FC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Thank you to Manny for creating such a fantastic environment for everyone there, whether they are brand new to combat sports or have years of experience!”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Animal House is a family-friendly environment with something for everyone adults and children.”

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🥊 Sparring

“This is not your typical gym where you hit bags and spar.”

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🏆 Fight Team 6 mentions

“They host amazing smoker fights, very professional, very entertaining, very fun”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“whether you want to learn wrestling for sport or learn arts of self-defense for life.”

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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 Animal House FC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, or Yoga, they offer it.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I was a little out of my element coming into boxing just to learn a new skill.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“He also makes learning jiu jitsu so much fun for me, I think every single time I’m there I wind up laughing and genuinely have so much fun being there!”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, or Yoga, they offer it.”

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🤸 Wrestling 7 mentions

“We have an 8-year-old that's been wrestling for the past 3 years at various different wrestling clubs.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“Manny is an excellent and very knowledgeable coach, and truly cares about making sure you understand the fundamentals before you start rolling.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I went in with no experience or knowledge of the sport, and I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged by everyone there.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“Animal House is a family-friendly environment with something for everyone adults and children.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Manny is an excellent and very knowledgeable coach, and truly cares about making sure you understand the fundamentals before you start rolling.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“He's in it to thoroughly build people not just collect a check and have you sweat.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 10 mentions

“They host amazing smoker fights, very professional, very entertaining, very fun”

From the reviews

Great small gym on the west side! If you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, or Yoga, they offer it. I personally take their Yoga class on Sunday afternoons. Manny and Carey are awesome! You won’t be disappointed!

★★★★★ — S, Oct 2023

Have been to 2 smoker fights now and they a lot of fun with some hard hits. Plan to go back for more

★★★★★ — Matt, Jun 2023

Awesome family owned and managed gym. They do everything from BJJ, Club Wrestling, and kick boxing. They are very friendly and have excellent classes for men, women, and kids.

★★★★★ — Ed, Dec 2023

I started training here six months ago after my friend suggested I check out Animal House, and I can’t say enough good things about it! When I first walked through the door I was honestly nervous since I haven’t ever done combat sports before joining.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Animal House FC

Animal House FC 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Animal House FC

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 Animal House FC

4300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS67212

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