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Ark MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cincinnati, Ohio
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
- 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 arkmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-884-2355
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 am, 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, beginner friendly, and a wealth of knowledge from all the coaches that train there.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, you'll find the training both challenging and rewarding.”
“I feel so much safer now that I’ve taken the women’s self defense class.”
“This place is amazing the coaches are very patient with the children, and take a great pride in teaching correct techniques fit to the persons ability”
Other martial arts here
“The variety of classes offered is fantastic, ranging from striking and grappling to strength and conditioning.”
“I’ve been to a couple of gyms in Cincinnati, and by far Ark MMA has been the best experience I’ve had.”
What members say
“The coaches are highly knowledgeable and approachable, offering guidance that helps you grow no matter your skill level.”
“Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, beginner friendly, and a wealth of knowledge from all the coaches that train there.”
“The atmosphere at Ark provides a fun and friendly experience, along with the competitive aspects for those seeking serious growth.”
“This place is amazing the coaches are very patient with the children, and take a great pride in teaching correct techniques fit to the persons ability”
“From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere.”
“I feel so much safer now that I’ve taken the women’s self defense class.”
From the reviews
I’ve been to a couple of gyms in Cincinnati, and by far Ark MMA has been the best experience I’ve had. The coaches are highly knowledgeable and approachable, offering guidance that helps you grow no matter your skill level. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive.The facility is clean, well-maintained.
I have gone here twice so far over the past two weeks and the workouts are grueling but amazing. I have gone to Orange Theory Fitness for a couple of years to loose some weight but was interested in trying out other types of activities to keep things interesting.
This place is amazing the coaches are very patient with the children, and take a great pride in teaching correct techniques fit to the persons ability
I recently joined Ark MMA Fitness Center and couldn't be happier with my decision. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the clean, well-maintained facilities and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to assist and motivate you.
New to muay thai? Start at Ark MMA & Fitness
Ark MMA & Fitness 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 Ark MMA & Fitness
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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