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Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Westminster, Maryland

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gmaawestminster.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (410) 751-5425

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 21 mentions

“We couldn't be more pleased with our decision to join Global Martial Arts and enjoy watching our children grow through their hard work and respect for the instruction.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“I do morning fitness kickboxing, it's always make me fresh to facing the Day.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I started the Hap Ki Do program to learn about self defense, and I've been granted a fraction of that knowledge and I'm excited to continue on!”

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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 Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 7 mentions

“I do morning fitness kickboxing, it's always make me fresh to facing the Day.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I took 6wks kick boxing challenge here.”

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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 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“I couldn't have made it this far without the support of my family and friends, but most importantly not without my wonderful wife.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Classes are fun and a great workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I like that my kids love going and it helps with respect and teaching them to work with different belts.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It's worth the cost and worth the changes and confidence it builds in my son.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“In the short time since starting at the Westminster school, I've learned a lot more about patience, discipline, and self control.”

From the reviews

I've been going to Global Martial Arts Academy for the Kickfit class. This is an amazing workout. I needed to be part of a class to achieve the level of exercise I needed. I am not in shape unless you would consider round a shape. I am in my late 40's and not a tiny little 20 something.

★★★★★ — Tracy, Jul 2017

The 6 week boot camp kickboxing challenge at Global was awesome. I felt encouraged to tackle a new challenge with an effort I have rarely been able to maintain. With newborn twins going to class was often the few times I left the house throughout the week and I looked forward to it each time.

★★★★★ — Candi, Mar 2019

I started going to Global Martial Arts Academy as part of the 6 week Global Kickfit challenge. The instructors give just the right amount of push while still offering options for those that are lower down on the fitness ladder like myself.

★★★★★ — Thaddaeus, Feb 2019

So like I do every year, on January 1st I decided that I really needed to lose some weight. Well this time I actually stuck to it! I drastically changed my eating habits and when My beautiful wife Jackie showed me a Facebook ad for Global Kickfit I jumped on it. So as of today I am down 127 lbs!

★★★★★ — Will, Jul 2019

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New to muay thai? Start at Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️

Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️ 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 Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️

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 Global Martial Arts & Fitness ️️

839 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD21157

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