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Chosen Few Gym
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in McFarland, Wisconsin
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
- 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 (608) 358-2525
The classes they run
“That said, if you are a beginner, I would tread carefully.”
“There are high level pros in this gym with multiple Bellator fighters, there will be a learning curve even if you have experience.”
“My son gets boxing lessons here, and he loves it!”
Other martial arts here
“They also disaggregate all of the martial arts, as opposed to having "Striking/Kickboxing Class" or "Grappling Class" as in other gyms (such as the ones in Milwaukee.”
“High level instructors for Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.”
“High level instructors for Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.”
“High level instructors for Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“That said, if you are a beginner, I would tread carefully.”
“Excellent Fight Gym in the Madison, Wisconsin area.”
“) Just a couple of caveats- 1) The Muay Thai offered here is more of a traditional Muay Thai foundation, not Dutch Style Muay Thai/Kickboxing.”
From the reviews
I was super nervous to come here and start taking Muay Thai class. I'm middle age, out of shape and never taken a class. The whole atmosphere in this gym is geared towards teaching and helping others be their best. If you're on the fence or nervous, come try it, you won't be disappointed.
Excellent Fight Gym in the Madison, Wisconsin area. High level instructors for Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. They also disaggregate all of the martial arts, as opposed to having "Striking/Kickboxing Class" or "Grappling Class" as in other gyms (such as the ones in Milwaukee.
Best MMA and Nogi Jiu Jitsu gym in Madison. Great all age training environment with knowledgeable coaches and excellent training partners for anyone.
New to muay thai? Start at Chosen Few Gym
Chosen Few Gym 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 Chosen Few Gym
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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