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Cutting Edge Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bozeman, Montana

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule cemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 406-570-1844

Hours

Monday 12–1 pm, 4–7 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Wednesday 12–1 pm, 4–7 pm
Thursday 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Friday 12–1 pm, 5–6 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Cutting Edge Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Great atmosphere for learning, excellent and knowledge instructors for both kids and adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I needed immediate self-defense training, and was looking for a place that offered material I could use from my first class onwards.”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“They know how to teach to all levels of ages and abilities.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cutting Edge Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I needed immediate self-defense training, and was looking for a place that offered material I could use from my first class onwards.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter has absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back every class!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“I suspect he will continue to develop respect, self control and discipline through the cutting edge program.”

From the reviews

Master Austin and other instructors are nothing short of amazing. They know how to teach to all levels of ages and abilities. My seven year old son has been taking part in these classes for six months now. I am continually being amazed at how they are able to encourage and effectively motivate all of the students.

★★★★★ — Merrita, Sep 2017

My daughter is loving martial arts at Cutting Edge. She has received her uniform and earned her first stripe the same day. She enjoys the games and when she got home her dad was play fighting her and she landed a good solid punch after just 3 classes, he was very impressed.

★★★★★ — Liz, Apr 2024

My son loves taking classes at Cutting Edge. All of the instructors are patient and respectful. My son has learned that hard work and practice pays off. We highly recommend this dojang!

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Sep 2017

I cannot recommend CEMA enough! I needed immediate self-defense training, and was looking for a place that offered material I could use from my first class onwards. The class is a welcoming, non-judgmental, environment where you can thrive -- regardless of your gender or current fitness level.

★★★★★ — Lolita, Oct 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at Cutting Edge Martial Arts

Cutting Edge Martial Arts 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Cutting Edge Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Cutting Edge Martial Arts

2430 N 7th Ave Ste 2, Bozeman, MT59715

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