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Elm City Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Keene, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- 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 ·
- Phone +1 508-738-1693
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re unfamiliar with combat sports, coach Eric always incorporates beginner training for the first hour of class.”
“Eric does great one on one sessions that really help you get more focused learning.”
“TLDR; If you've been wanting to try a combat sport and get in shape, you can't go wrong with Elm City Muay Thai and the community that Eric has created.”
“Learn how to utilize proper pad work techniques, and spar in a safe and controlled manner/environment.”
“I honestly didn’t think I could get back in shape, let alone compete, but thanks to Coach Eric and the gym, I trained hard and even participated in my first exhibition event!”
Other martial arts here
“Not only do you learn the sport of Muay Thai, but how to create a good base and skill set for other kickboxing related sports!”
What members say
“Eric is a fantastic, knowledgeable coach, and has built a wonderful community thats friendly, welcoming, and supportive.”
“There are not enough words to express what a lovely, welcoming, kind, enthusiastic, encouraging, inspiring place this truly is!”
“There are not enough words to express what a lovely, welcoming, kind, enthusiastic, encouraging, inspiring place this truly is!”
“Learn how to utilize proper pad work techniques, and spar in a safe and controlled manner/environment.”
“Sam's heavy bag class is a great for conditioning and workout, that also allows you to get good reps in to reinforce your skills.”
“I honestly didn’t think I could get back in shape, let alone compete, but thanks to Coach Eric and the gym, I trained hard and even participated in my first exhibition event!”
From the reviews
Elm city is a family. If you are looking to learn some deep skill and focus on building muscle and strength then come check out a class it’s warm encouraging and run by super sweet owners that are also gardeners and inspiring.
An amazing gym run by amazing people. Everyone always makes me feel welcomed and included. The coach, Eric, is very knowledgeable and patient with beginners so I never feel out of place 10 out of 10.
Amazing gym. If you want to compete, Eric is a wealth of knowledge and will have you extremely well prepared. But also a great choice if you’re just looking for tough, but satisfying workouts with a tight-knit group of people who love to have fun in and out of the gym.
Elm City is a great gym for anyone looking to get in shape, improve their fitness or build martial arts skills. From beginning students to people with experience, it’s a welcoming environment and incredible workout.
New to muay thai? Start at Elm City Muay Thai
Elm City Muay Thai 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 Elm City Muay Thai
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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