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Empire Thai Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Toledo, Ohio
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (740) 361-8521
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very friendly and everyone helps everyone, recommended to my friends, overall great for beginners with no experience.”
“sparred and trained with fighters from here often, good people with skills.”
“Empire is a great place to train at whether for staying in shape, learning self defense, or deep diving into the world of Muay Thai and preparing for a fight.”
What members say
“Very friendly and everyone helps everyone, recommended to my friends, overall great for beginners with no experience.”
“Very friendly and everyone helps everyone, recommended to my friends, overall great for beginners with no experience.”
“He articulates his lessons extremely well and his attention to detail as far as body mechanics go as you work through your technique is awesome.”
“Empire is a great place to train at whether for staying in shape, learning self defense, or deep diving into the world of Muay Thai and preparing for a fight.”
From the reviews
Kru (coach) Casey is an amazing instructor for anyone looking to get in shape, fight professionally, and everything in between! I promise you won’t regret giving Muay Thai a shot here.
We love Empire!!! There is something for every skill level here. Whether your goal is to get fight-ready or to stay in shape with a combat sport, the trainers will help you get there. See you at class!!!
Empire is an amazing gym to learn at. Casey is the nicest guy ever who really works with you and helps you every chance he gets. Everyone who goes here has always been super welcoming and supportive. I came in with no clue what I was doing or where to even start and everyone helps and pushs me to be better every class.
With no prior experience I was able to jump in and get right to work. Casey is an exceptional instructor with passion for the sport. He articulates his lessons extremely well and his attention to detail as far as body mechanics go as you work through your technique is awesome.
New to muay thai? Start at Empire Thai Boxing
Empire Thai Boxing 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 Empire Thai Boxing
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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