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DS Muay Thai Squad inc
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Saugus, Massachusetts
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 — 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dsmuaythaisquad.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 820-0936
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–12 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“David is a very patient and energetic coach; he takes his time to teach beginners and keeps the crowd going at the same time.”
“I can’t express how much this has changed my daughter not only physically, but her confidence, overcoming her shyness and most importantly how much she LOVES it here.”
“The classes are well-structured, with a good mix of technique, conditioning, and sparring.”
“The instructor is extremely competent and dedicated, offering high-quality instruction that makes all the difference in the students' development.”
What members say
“It is great for my mental and physical health especially as I am overweight, I have lost 15 pounds in these 2 months, Coach David is a really great coach.”
“The welcoming environment and the instructor's teaching style make each class a valuable experience, significantly contributing to physical and mental well-being.”
“The welcoming environment and the instructor's teaching style make each class a valuable experience, significantly contributing to physical and mental well-being.”
“DS Muay Thai Squad is an excellent place for those looking to improve their technique or get started in Muay Thai.”
“I was really discouraged without any physical activity, now I am on the path to the best shape I want to be.”
“The instructor is extremely competent and dedicated, offering high-quality instruction that makes all the difference in the students' development.”
From the reviews
I was coach davids first student about 2 and a half years ago when we had a small gym and not many members. The growth ive had technically and physically has been amazing. Ive learned more than i ever could through his classes. I was comfortable and confident from the beginning and love the sense of family.
I’ve been going for a few months now and my progress has been exponentially increasing! This is my first time doing this and I feel very confident about my abilities in a short time. There is a great sense of belonging and family within the gym and you’re able to learn at your own pace.
My son has been going to DS Muay Thai squad since September. David and his team are amazing! They are so supportive of the kids. David makes the kids feel so confident. My son has changed in such positive ways learning the Muay Thai way of life. I can’t recommend his kids classes enough!
David is a very talented coach. He maintains a very strong connection with the children, and in return, the children learn discipline and respect for one another. I’m very grateful to have found this school.
New to muay thai? Start at DS Muay Thai Squad inc
DS Muay Thai Squad inc 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 DS Muay Thai Squad inc
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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