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Black Sheep Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Spring City, 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
- 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 blacksheepmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 484-369-6067
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether it's your first time trying Muay Thai, or you have a background in fighting, I highly recommend coming to Black Sheep Martial Arts.”
“After a friend introduced me to Black Sheep, I’ve been doing private classes with Lauren for a few months now and always leave feeling like I learned so much.”
“As a professional fighter I have found training at Black Sheep Martial Arts to be different from your average combat sports school.”
“It's really a place for anyone to come and learn a new skill or to learn to protect yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“I took a break from boxing a few years ago, and felt so welcomed by the gym now that I started training again.”
What members say
“Great gym, great coaches and an atmosphere that stays true to what martial arts is supposed to represent.”
“Lauren is an excellent teacher and is very welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable- all of the things you want your trainer to have while you’re learning a new skill.”
“Lauren is an excellent teacher and is very welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable- all of the things you want your trainer to have while you’re learning a new skill.”
“Jeff's style of training is focused and high energy, personal training sessions will challenge your strength and technique in the best way.”
“Whether it's your first time trying Muay Thai, or you have a background in fighting, I highly recommend coming to Black Sheep Martial Arts.”
“I always look forward to training here—thank you, Jeff, for sharing your expertise and providing such a great space to grow!”
From the reviews
Black Sheep Martial Arts is owned and coached by a true craftsman of the striking game, Jeff Knapp. Knapp is a wealth of knowledge who I have the privilege of being coached under. Being under his guidance for only a short time, Knapp has significantly improved my mental awareness of this sport and striking ability.
Not only is Jeff a great coach, he's also a great person as well! He really understands the mechanics of martial arts. It's really a place for anyone to come and learn a new skill or to learn to protect yourself. I have been training with him for a few months and I love it.
TLDR: If you're considering muay thai/martial arts and aren't sure which gym to go to, go here. Coach Jeff is a fantastic instructor who will teach you what's what as well as why. Combined with transparent pricing and scheduling, easily 5 stars.
Jeff is a diligent student of combat sports, ever learning striving to improve. That is what makes him such a standout coach; he is always trying to improve his skill set so he can teach it to others more effectively.
New to muay thai? Start at Black Sheep Martial Arts
Black Sheep Martial Arts 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 Sheep Martial Arts
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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