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Capital City Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lansing, Michigan
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.
Kickboxing, Muay Thai and boxing training center with a friendly team for all experience levels.
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule capitalcitykickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 517-366-3414
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–9 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8–9 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Doesn’t matter what level his athletes are on, whether you’re a pro or a beginner he’ll show the same amount of attention and gives great advice to improve daily.”
“Membership and private lessons are affordable, too!”
“Whether you want to get in shape and lose weight, train for fun, or take it to the next level and fight, Kris can take you there.”
“Coach kris is an elite level striking coach who can work with you whether it’s your first time throwing a punch or if you’re a pro fighter looking for fight prep.”
Other martial arts here
“Kris Bruno is one of the best kickboxing/muay thai coaches you’re going to find in state.”
“I’ve been interested in trying out boxing as a way to improve my fitness and challenge myself, but honestly, joining a boxing gym felt a little intimidating at first.”
“He will be able to guide you in becoming well rounded in MMA.”
What members say
“Just an excellent and professional experience, Kris is such a great coach and instructor.”
“Doesn’t matter what level his athletes are on, whether you’re a pro or a beginner he’ll show the same amount of attention and gives great advice to improve daily.”
“He makes the environment fun, he’s knowledgeable, he’s family friendly and fighter friendly”
“You can expect to learn good effective technique and how to put it in to practice.”
“Coach kris is an elite level striking coach who can work with you whether it’s your first time throwing a punch or if you’re a pro fighter looking for fight prep.”
“I have trained with coach Kris for many years, and I can say with total confidence that you will not find very many coaches with his amount of knowledge and expertise.”
From the reviews
I’ve been interested in trying out boxing as a way to improve my fitness and challenge myself, but honestly, joining a boxing gym felt a little intimidating at first. Once I finally tried a class, though, those feelings quickly disappeared. From day one, the community was welcoming and supportive.
Coach Kris Bruno was the coach for my competition team we had here in San Diego for about 4 or 5 years when i first first started competing in Muay Thai. he’s been a great mentor, coach, and friend through the years to me and has helped me grow as a fighter and as a person.
A passionate coach and even better friend. I've has the pleasure of training with Coach Kris for 2 years in San Diego and I can't say enough good things about him. He is extremely knowledgeable about the art of Muay Thai from a technical aspect and is a great motivator.
Kris is a great instructor. It feels like personal boxing training. He is very approachable and a great guy to talk. I get to improve my technique working with him. The entire class is power packed with fitness and boxing routines. Love this place!
New to muay thai? Start at Capital City Kickboxing
Capital City Kickboxing 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 Capital City Kickboxing
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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