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Forward Thai Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule forwardthaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 608-622-8268
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 4–6 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you're brand new to martial arts / self defense or an experienced competitor, Forward will have something to offer you.”
“I did martial arts as a teenager and have been wanting to get back into it.”
“It is a very welcoming atmosphere with beginners working side by side with experienced fighters daily.”
“A group of friends and I from my gym came for a private self-defense class as a group outing & truly had the BEST time while learning some tough skills I hope we never have to use.”
Other martial arts here
“Top level instructors and a state of the art gym with a full size boxing ring.”
What members say
“Excellent new facility with great instructors and a positive, supportive atmosphere.”
“This martial arts gym has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and students wanting to help you succeed in your martial arts journey.”
“The owners and staff are the best, all have expansive knowledge and are down to earth as all-get-out, nothing like having role models that are also your friends.”
“They take time to break down and drill each technique and answer questions while providing a fun learning environment.”
“The space is prestine - very sanitary, fantastic equipment, plenty of open room, and a raised ring which I think is very important/fun.”
“Clean gym with nice new equipment, good instructors, and a solid fight team.”
From the reviews
This martial arts gym has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and students wanting to help you succeed in your martial arts journey. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the week to accommodate specific interests, goals and busy schedules. Instructors are knowledgeable and patient.
Clean gym with nice new equipment, good instructors, and a solid fight team. It’s a welcoming atmosphere for all levels, and the owner/instructors are very friendly.
The premier Muay Thai and striking gym in the Madison area. Top level instructors and a state of the art gym with a full size boxing ring. It is a very welcoming atmosphere with beginners working side by side with experienced fighters daily.
Forward Thai Boxing is both a fantastic training facility and a welcoming community. Whether you're brand new to martial arts / self defense or an experienced competitor, Forward will have something to offer you. The owners and coaches are friendly and willing to help you reach your goals.
New to muay thai? Start at Forward Thai Boxing
Forward 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 Forward 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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