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Balance Studios
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balancestudios.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-305-8323
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“My son (8) has been attending classes since businesses were allowed to reopen from the pandemic and this place is great.”
“As a woman in the sport sometimes it is hard walking into a place not knowing what kind of atmosphere you'll find.”
Other martial arts here
“Frank is an amazing teacher who truly cares about his students, not only how they progress in their BJJ journey, but also in their personal lives.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is super welcoming to newcomers, whether you're new to the gym or Jiu Jitsu entirely.”
“It's not only about techniques at Balance, but the benefits one's Martial Arts academy is supposed to provide it's members.”
“As a woman in the sport sometimes it is hard walking into a place not knowing what kind of atmosphere you'll find.”
“I can without hesitation say that Team Balance/ Balance North East changed my life.”
From the reviews
My 14 year old son has been here now almost 7 months. He loves it. The instructors are awesome. When he goes to a class where he is the youngest he never feels out of place. Highly recommended.
Great classes and great people. Been doing muay thai here for about a year and im in better shape than ever.
I’m in Philadelphia for the week for work and dropped by to take their Muay Thai class. I got a chance to chat with the owner, Phil. Super nice guy and let me join in BJJ also. Ben was also great. I enjoyed the class a lot.
My name is Justin Garcia and I am a black belt in BJJ. I have been visiting Balance for training for about 6 years now and I can vouch for not only the world class training and instruction, but the sincere intentions of it's owners.
New to muay thai? Start at Balance Studios
Balance Studios 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 Balance Studios
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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