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Burke's Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Providence, Rhode Island
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule burkesmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-300-2647
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Experience was 10/10 at burkes, great place for beginners or anybody looking to start their martial arts journey would most definitely recommend!”
“If your looking for self defense, wanting to compete or just a great workout there’s no better option than Burke’s!”
“If your looking for self defense, wanting to compete or just a great workout there’s no better option than Burke’s!”
Other martial arts here
“They have a Muay Thai section and kickboxing section so depending on what you are looking for, you can't go wrong here.”
What members say
“All of the instructors have amazing experience and each class you are able to improve due to their coaching. Overall this is the best martial arts center in the state!”
“Experience was 10/10 at burkes, great place for beginners or anybody looking to start their martial arts journey would most definitely recommend!”
“Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and detail-oriented but also make the class welcoming for students of all levels.”
“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and demonstrate the highest forms of what you are looking for in Muay Thai training.”
“If your looking for self defense, wanting to compete or just a great workout there’s no better option than Burke’s!”
“The school is always clean and well equipped.”
From the reviews
I have been coming to Burke's for about a year. I joined their Muay Thai class looking to better my physical and mental health, but I have gained so much more than that. What I've loved most is the community that you find when joining this gym. Everyone there is looking to see you succeed.
Best Muay Thai gym in Providence, hands down! The classes are on time and well structured. The instructors make classes challenging and fun. Along with directing the class they’ll also work to develop each individual according to their ability. Burke’s is a great choice no matter your skill level. Highly recommend.
I've been at Burke's for 9 months. It has been one of the best, most self improving experiences I have had. The instructors are great, the students are fantastic, and the atmosphere is diverse and accepting of everyone. The classes are intense, I lost 30 lbs in 4 months going twice a week!
Highly recommend training at Burke’s with Jamieson, and Num if you’re looking to train the right way. Always felt very comfortable and welcome in there and it’s the perfect environment to discipline yourself and grow as a person.
New to muay thai? Start at Burke's Martial Arts
Burke's 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 Burke's 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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