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Florian Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brookline, 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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule florianmartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-232-3228
Hours
| Monday | 12:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are brand new like me, this is the place to go to learn the fundamentals.”
“He is extremely friendly and relatable, and has adult classes at night and kids classes during the day.”
“This gym would also be a good environment for more advanced jiu jitsu players as they also have a large group of advanced students who compete regularly.”
“Professor Keith Florian is always there to support the team during competitions and consistently teaches us valuable techniques, ranging from the basics to the latest movements.”
Other martial arts here
“At Florian Martial Arts, you can access high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing classes.”
“This gym would also be a good environment for more advanced jiu jitsu players as they also have a large group of advanced students who compete regularly.”
“I'm very proud to be a member here and would 10/10 recommend to anybody looking to train BJJ or MMA in the Boston area!”
“You can also hone your wrestling skills alongside your teammates.”
What members say
“The best thing about the gym is that he is here EVERY DAY teaching, so you are always getting the best instruction possible.”
“The environment is friendly, encouraging and welcoming to anyone willing to learn this gentle art.”
“The team members are extremely friendly, and you can engage in discussions on various topics since professionals from different fields frequent the gym.”
“Professor Keith Florian is always there to support the team during competitions and consistently teaches us valuable techniques, ranging from the basics to the latest movements.”
“Professor Keith Florian is always there to support the team during competitions and consistently teaches us valuable techniques, ranging from the basics to the latest movements.”
“The style of jiu jitsu we are studying and practicing is traditional, yet evolved with the highest levels of the sport today.”
From the reviews
Amazing instruction and environment. Top notch facility. Professor Keith and all the coaches at Florian ensure the students are set up for success no matter what path they take with their martial arts training. Family like environment makes all feel welcome. Expect to train and work hard while having a great time.
Been a long time student here. Great atmosphere, clean gym, top notch teaching. Keith is a great professor, able to explain and execute technique that works. The best thing about the gym is that he is here EVERY DAY teaching, so you are always getting the best instruction possible.
Back in 2018-2019, a friend of mine told me that there was a Florian Martial Arts gym in our office building in Massachusetts. I felt a pang of jealousy because I used to live in another country and had no opportunity to go there.
Thanks Keith for having me at the nogi class. The mats are exceptionally good, and its got a great culture. I travel for work and visit lots of bjj gyms...always nice when its easy to find training partners. Instructor very passionate for all levels of ability. I would train here again for sure.
New to muay thai? Start at Florian Martial Arts Center
Florian Martial Arts Center 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 Florian Martial Arts Center
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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