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Black river Muaythai Westerville
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Westerville, Ohio
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule muaythaiblackriver.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 595-4252
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All of this I owe to the guidance of the best teacher and fighter I’ve ever had the honor to learn from.”
“The stretching was solid, and all the beginner techniques were clear, easy to follow, and fun to practice.”
What members say
“Kru Dee is an amazing coach!”
“He has great experience and technique to teach, and his Muay Thai classes are full of real content while also being fun and motivating.”
“I learned a lot and had a great workout.”
“If you look for a good passionate Muay Thai trainer, with solid tecnics, You found your man!”
“It helped me lose weight in a healthy way when I needed it most, and it taught me discipline, strategy, and consistency, values I carry to this day in my professional life.”
From the reviews
I had a really great time at class and learned a ton of the Muay Thai basics! Coach Kru Dee is an excellent teacher very patient when explaining everything. The stretching was solid, and all the beginner techniques were clear, easy to follow, and fun to practice. Looking forward to the next one! 👊🔥
I have known and trained with Professor Dídimo Neto for over 20 years, and he has always been outstanding in teaching technique, physical conditioning, and the true ethics of training and combat. Muay Thai has been a martial art and sport I’ve loved my entire life.
Coach D has been one of the most impactful blessings on my journey. He doesn’t just welcome my family—he trains alongside us. He takes the time to ensure you truly understand Muay Thai: the movements, the flow, the rhythm, the dance, and the power behind the art. To be called “champion” repeatedly is inspiring.
If you look for a good passionate Muay Thai trainer, with solid tecnics, You found your man! Trained at Black River Muay Thai for a couple of years. A pitty i moved out and can't train anymore under Didimo otherwise i certenly still would. Always liked the human touch and family ambiance at his academy.
New to muay thai? Start at Black river Muaythai Westerville
Black river Muaythai Westerville 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 Black river Muaythai Westerville
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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