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Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Muay Thai boxing gym offering classes, group fitness and sparring, along with strength training.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 heavyhittersphilly.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-645-2170
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 10–11 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“Riz (teaches the women’s class) is awesome and has taught me so much about technique.”
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on—whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced fighter, theres a lot to get out of training.”
“As someone who has been relatively sedentary for the past decade, attending the fundamentals classes has totally changed my life.”
“They have fundamentals classes all the way to advanced ones, with open mats on some weekends and weights for strength training.”
“The class is small, so very personal coaching, and the other families and kids in class are fantastic.”
Other martial arts here
“The training is authentic, challenging, and rooted in real Muay Thai technique, not just cardio kickboxing.”
What members say
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on—whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced fighter, theres a lot to get out of training.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“If you are a seasoned Muay Thai fighter or want to start, Coach Mike creates an inclusive family-style environment for all levels to learn and have fun.”
“Coach Mike is very knowledgeable, takes time to explain the mechanics of moves, and makes sure that good techniques are instilled from the beginning.”
“Classes are a blast offering great instruction, camaraderie, cardio and conditioning, and just an overall good time !”
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on—whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced fighter, theres a lot to get out of training.”
From the reviews
Heavy Hitters is an amazing gym with a great community and atmosphere! Coach Mike is very welcoming and makes sure everyone is on the same page and not left in the dark. The team is also very friendly and encouraging. It’s the perfect place for newcomers looking to start their journey into Muay Thai.
Joining Heavy Hitters has easily been one of the best decisions I’ve made. As a complete beginner, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the environment here is so welcoming, supportive, and motivating. The coaches are top-notch across the board, and Coach Mike in particular has been a huge part of my progress.
An awesome gym that's great for newbies, like me, and serious fighters. Coach Mike is super welcoming and approachable, but will also help to push you to your limits to improve your technique and your strength. Everyone in class is always easy to get along with.
This is the best Muay Thai gym in Philly. Coach Mike is awesome and makes it easy for anyone to feel comfortable joining. Whether you're there to train for competition or just to get healthy in a fun way, he easily accommodates for all.
New to muay thai? Start at Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing 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 Heavy Hitters 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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