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Bismarck Self Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bismarck, North Dakota
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule icedragonacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 701-226-2205
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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“BJJ and Kickboxing are excellent skills to learn for defense and fitness.”
“BJJ and Kickboxing are excellent skills to learn for defense and fitness.”
What members say
“Great instructor, great people to train with and a very friendly environment.”
“This is a very knowledgeable dojo with a friendly atmosphere and a smart and experienced coach.”
From the reviews
This is a very knowledgeable dojo with a friendly atmosphere and a smart and experienced coach. You never have to worry about people trying to bully or intimidate you because everyone is there to better each other and it shows. You will get in great physical and mental shape by going here. Osu!
Great and very knowledgeable people, also a very welcoming environment to newcomers. Josh and Trevor are excellent teachers. BJJ and Kickboxing are excellent skills to learn for defense and fitness.
Amazing instructors and friendly training partners. 10/10 would train here again.
Stopped in for a drop in session while in town for work and it was a great experience. The instructor even asked if I as an outsider wanted to work on anything. Great guys to roll with and I will definitely check back in next time im in town.
New to muay thai? Start at Bismarck Self Defense Academy
Bismarck Self Defense Academy 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 Bismarck Self Defense 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.
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