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Evo martial arts

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in North Miami Beach, Florida

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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 (ages 5–17) — 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule evomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 305-988-1196

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9 am–2 pm

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 Evo martial arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“My first time trying Muay Thai after a long history in boxing and I couldn’t be happier with the team.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 15 mentions

“Roman is a amazing coach and his stuff as well As we had great experience with all the coaches We are currently doing private and group training And my son loves it!”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“They have private classes, kids classes, women kickboxing.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“The private sessions are excellent because the coaches take time to explain technique and make sure you understand how to apply it properly.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“What I love most is that this is not just a fitness or kickboxing class — you actually learn real self-defense skills while building confidence and strength.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“I really enjoy the women’s cardio kickboxing classes at EVO — they are energetic, motivating, and very well organized.”

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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 Evo martial arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“What I love most is that this is not just a fitness or kickboxing class — you actually learn real self-defense skills while building confidence and strength.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“My first time trying Muay Thai after a long history in boxing and I couldn’t be happier with the team.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“I've trained various martial arts over the years - wrestling, kickboxing and BJJ.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“I've trained various martial arts over the years - wrestling, kickboxing and BJJ.”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 8 mentions

“Roman is a amazing coach and his stuff as well As we had great experience with all the coaches We are currently doing private and group training And my son loves it!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My first time trying Muay Thai after a long history in boxing and I couldn’t be happier with the team.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“Super personable, family friendly and amazing training: Roma is a brilliant trainer.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“The private sessions are excellent because the coaches take time to explain technique and make sure you understand how to apply it properly.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Roman is a amazing coach and his stuff as well As we had great experience with all the coaches We are currently doing private and group training And my son loves it!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Great for every level, from the absolute beginner to someone training for their next fight.”

From the reviews

I really enjoy the women’s cardio kickboxing classes at EVO — they are energetic, motivating, and very well organized. My daughter also loves the kids’ group; she has become more confident and always looks forward to training. EVO is the perfect place for both adults and children to grow stronger. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Gabriella, Aug 2025

Best gym in North Miami. Authentic Muay Thai training, and a great atmosphere for people of all ages and experience levels. I would highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Evan, Aug 2025

I've trained various martial arts over the years - wrestling, kickboxing and BJJ. I decided to give Muay Thai a try. I came here for a 60 min private class. I spoke with Coach Roma and he was super helpful with helping me schedule the class.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Jan 2026

I've trained with Roma from Evo for many years, and he is without a doubt the best around. The facility is great. Trainers know all the techniques. Fun but also hard. Best place around for serious and real Muay Thai training.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Aug 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Evo martial arts

Evo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Evo 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 Evo martial arts

3729 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL33160

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