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Combative Sports Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Manhattan, Kansas
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 $35 — 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 cscmhk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 316-208-5616
The classes they run
“My son and I felt welcomed to the team from the very first time we walked in the door.”
“I know Joe and Josh personally - they are great guys who love what they do and I trust them completely to train my son.”
“If you're wanting to learn Jiujitsu, MMA, Self Defense, or just do something to get in shape Combative Sports Center is the real deal.”
“CSC is unquestionably the best: the most competent staff with, I dare say, one of most experienced, and some of the highest standards you'll find, meaning they do it right.”
“If you're wanting to learn Jiujitsu, MMA, Self Defense, or just do something to get in shape Combative Sports Center is the real deal.”
Other martial arts here
“Multiple blackbelts in Brazilian jiujitsu, Blackbelt coach in judo, Professional MMA fighters, Muay Thai kickboxing.”
“If you're wanting to learn Jiujitsu, MMA, Self Defense, or just do something to get in shape Combative Sports Center is the real deal.”
“If you're wanting to learn Jiujitsu, MMA, Self Defense, or just do something to get in shape Combative Sports Center is the real deal.”
“Multiple blackbelts in Brazilian jiujitsu, Blackbelt coach in judo, Professional MMA fighters, Muay Thai kickboxing.”
“I have trained most of my adult life, since 1974 actually, not counting 14 years of competitive wrestling.”
What members say
“Great instructors and staff that are obviously passionate about Jui-Jitsu.”
“My son and I felt welcomed to the team from the very first time we walked in the door.”
“All of these men, women, and children have become my second family, and I am so thankful for this gym and its leaders.”
“CSC is unquestionably the best: the most competent staff with, I dare say, one of most experienced, and some of the highest standards you'll find, meaning they do it right.”
From the reviews
i have trained at almost every martial arts gym in my hometown of manhattan and surrounding area over the last 15+ years and i can say without doubt that this is the only quality self defense, MMA and jiujitsu offered in manhattan.
I have trained most of my adult life, since 1974 actually, not counting 14 years of competitive wrestling. I started training in martial arts in 1974 as a infantryman in the Marines. At this time I hold 2, mid-level black belts in different arts and have trained at multiple gyms/schools.
I've taken my 7 year old there for several classes, and he's had a blast. I know Joe and Josh personally - they are great guys who love what they do and I trust them completely to train my son....
With DECADES of Brazilian jiu-jitsu experience from 5 BJJ black belts...why would you go anywhere else?!?! This place has single handily changed my life. The self confidence I’ve gained from time spent at CSC is unlikely anything else I’ve done in life. When I started I was 209 pounds now I compete at 155.
New to muay thai? Start at Combative Sports Center
Combative Sports Center 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 Combative Sports Center
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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