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Fighting Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Springfield, Massachusetts
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
- 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 fighting-arts-academy.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 413-543-0019
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
“Short Version - FAA is a fantastic martial arts gym for both children and adults and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE.”
“The owner/operator Jeremy, with all of his years of experience and responsibility training the most experienced fighters is there leading every single class, and it's astounding.”
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
Other martial arts here
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
“The gym is one of the finest in the area with open mats, a cage, a kick boxing ring, and plenty of bags.”
“Training offered for bjj, muay tai, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and cardio training.”
“I've followed FAA for years ever since I trained a bit myself and started seeing all their wins at the local MMA events.”
“Training offered for bjj, muay tai, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and cardio training.”
What members say
“The coaches here are all experienced, knowledgeable and great at teaching skills and techniques.”
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
“It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels.”
“Outstanding techniques are taught in every class and the coaches make sure everyone in the room is hitting a certain move right before we move on so no one gets left behind.”
“That said, I'm even more excited that my son's got a sport he loves, is making friends, getting exercise, and has world class training 5 times a week.”
“The owner/operator Jeremy, with all of his years of experience and responsibility training the most experienced fighters is there leading every single class, and it's astounding.”
From the reviews
Short Version - FAA is a fantastic martial arts gym for both children and adults and I highly recommend it to EVERYONE. My 7 yr old son currently attends FAA and he loves it. FAA manages to balance training the correct techniques and discipline all while making it a FUN and engaging experience for kids of all ages.
FAA has been nothing less than excellent since I have joined. I've been to many gyms but none have what FAA offers. Many gyms are heavy in one aspect of MMA and can be shallow when touching on other arts not of their specialty.
I can't say enough good things about FAA. It is rare to find a place with this level of expertise while still being welcoming to participants of all levels. Jeremy is the freakin' Yoda of combat sports, a terrific motivator always pushing students to do their best, and on top of all that, does a phenomenal job with…
The diamond in the rough. While being low key f.a.a. has produced top level fighters who have gone to perform in the UFC, bellator, and many other organizations. But don't worry they offer classes for all levels children to the retired.
New to muay thai? Start at Fighting Arts Academy
Fighting Arts Academy 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 Fighting Arts Academy
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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