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Brown Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Centerville, Ohio
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule browninstitute.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 435-5500
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're a beginner or looking for a fresh outlook on martial arts, this is the place to go!”
“When my girls were old enough, they expressed interest in the kids classes and really enjoyed the challenge and discipline Guru Brown provide.”
“He is fantastic with kids and teaches true self defense to kids, teens and adults.”
“I started with Muay Thai six years ago, it's a great workout, and if your interested in competition you can find the right people to help work with you.”
“His philosophy mirrors my own of Bushido - gifting students with positive attitude, self confidence and effective self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I tried the Jiu Jitsu class recently and its a great workout and pratical form of self defense.”
“Sensei Brown made me feel very welcome and at home since the very beginning as I was super nervous, never having experienced a Martial Arts gym with just a wrestling background.”
What members say
“I've been going to Brown Institute for almost 3 year because they've always made me feel welcomed and taught me Marital Art's at the highest level!”
“Very family feeling, and he instructs in a way that doesn't make you feel like just a number.”
“I started with Muay Thai six years ago, it's a great workout, and if your interested in competition you can find the right people to help work with you.”
“I started with Muay Thai six years ago, it's a great workout, and if your interested in competition you can find the right people to help work with you.”
“When my girls were old enough, they expressed interest in the kids classes and really enjoyed the challenge and discipline Guru Brown provide.”
From the reviews
Professional, fun, disciplined, healthy and rewarding. We have deep respect for Sensei Jeff and Josh who inspire and teach my 8 and 6 year old boys. Great investment with many hours and diverse classes available.
Sensai Brown is the best! We are thankful for his ability to connect with each kid and implore them to learn and have fun too! We have taken our kids to mighty nights and the next class up and he does great with small groups and large groups of kids.
This dojo offers multiple classes for all ages. My experience is with the children's class. As a martial artist and parent, I researched/audited four other dojos in the area before finding Brown Institute.
A great place for the whole family. I started with Muay Thai six years ago, it's a great workout, and if your interested in competition you can find the right people to help work with you. I've really enjoyed the Friday Night Fight Club.
New to muay thai? Start at Brown Institute
Brown Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Brown Institute
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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