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Cies MMA
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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
- 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 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 ciesmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (719) 434-1356
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Mike has a rare ability to take complex, fight-tested techniques and break them down in a way that both beginners and experienced athletes can understand and apply.”
“Great place for kids Jiu Jitsu if you want to get your children involved in something.”
“As a woman, I felt very welcomed and respected.”
“There are other coaches who are also very helpful, and I take advantage of the private lessons they offer.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
Other martial arts here
“This is the premier gym for MMA, BJJ (Gi and No Gi), and kickboxing in Colorado.”
“I had the people around me mention BJJ, and nearly all of them, on separate occasions, recommended CIES.”
“I would recommend Cies to anyone in the, springs/fountain area, or if your visiting and need a MMA gym to pop into while in town.”
What members say
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, you’re getting authentic coaching from someone who has truly been there.”
“Mike has a rare ability to take complex, fight-tested techniques and break them down in a way that both beginners and experienced athletes can understand and apply.”
“Whether you are looking to get in shape, train to fight competitively, or just have fun with your family, this is the place to train.”
“Mike has a rare ability to take complex, fight-tested techniques and break them down in a way that both beginners and experienced athletes can understand and apply.”
“Whether you are looking to get in shape, train to fight competitively, or just have fun with your family, this is the place to train.”
From the reviews
Walking into Cies MMA has been one of the best decisions of my life. From day one, I was welcomed like family and pushed like a fighter. The culture here is built on hard work, respect, and constant growth—exactly what you need if you’re serious about MMA or just looking to better yourself.
I have been going to this Gym on and off for the past year. This is an incredible place to train. Mike, Barb, and the rest of the coaches have real life experience and it shows in their coaching.
My husband and I stopped in while on vacation in the Springs and had an absolute blast! Would highly recommend this gym. From beginners to highly experienced, you will get great work and instruction here. As a woman, I felt very welcomed and respected. Extremely clean facility with everything you’d need.
This is a top level MMA Gym. I started training BJJ there six months ago and was amazed by the quality of the fighters. Coach Mike is very knowledgeable and helpful as would be expected from a former UFC fighter. There are other coaches who are also very helpful, and I take advantage of the private lessons they offer.
New to muay thai? Start at Cies MMA
Cies MMA 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 Cies MMA
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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