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Capital City MMA & BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in McFarland, Wisconsin
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $20 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule capitalcitymmabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 608-213-0524
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
“Plenty of high level guys to roll and spar with when we stopped by.”
“Trained here for a few years best coaches around always willing to help learn, Recommend this gym to anyone from people with 0 experience to professional fighters”
Other martial arts here
“5/5 stars for quality of services (even if they don't have boxing anymore) but -7/5 for music playlists when that Tyme guy isn't around.”
“If you’re looking for a truly exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience, Kain Rizzo at Capital City Jiu Jitsu is the instructor you need.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
“Terrific instruction in BJJ, Wrestling, and Thai Boxing for all levels from day one beginner to world class professional fighters.”
What members say
“Trained here for a few years best coaches around always willing to help learn, Recommend this gym to anyone from people with 0 experience to professional fighters”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, this MMA gym is the perfect place to hone your skills, get in shape, and be part of an incredible community.”
“Facilities are clean and well-kept, and the coaching staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”
“This team is tight knit and works hard while focusing on technique.”
“Trained here for a few years best coaches around always willing to help learn, Recommend this gym to anyone from people with 0 experience to professional fighters”
“The space is big and clean, instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and the team atmosphere is second to none.”
From the reviews
Terrific instruction in BJJ, Wrestling, and Thai Boxing for all levels from day one beginner to world class professional fighters. This team is tight knit and works hard while focusing on technique.
If you’re looking for a truly exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience, Kain Rizzo at Capital City Jiu Jitsu is the instructor you need. Kain combines a wealth of technical knowledge with a genuine passion for teaching, creating an environment that is both challenging and incredibly welcoming for practitioners of…
Was always anxious to join an MMA gym and the only regret I have is not joining sooner! Any anxiety I had went away the first day there when I met the trainers. Everyone is so nice and open to answering questions and helping you. And even within the classes you will find people willing to help you. Highly recommend!
The premiere location for high level instruction in the Madison area. The space is big and clean, instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and the team atmosphere is second to none. Definitely stop in for a trial class and see the place for yourself, you will not be disappointed.
New to muay thai? Start at Capital City MMA & BJJ
Capital City MMA & BJJ 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 Capital City MMA & BJJ
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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