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Kao Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Pennsauken, New Jersey

Muay Thai gym Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kaomuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 856-333-6128

Hours

Monday 10:30–11:30 am, 4:30–7 pm
Tuesday 10:30–11:30 am, 5–7:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30–11:30 am, 4:30–7 pm
Thursday 10:30–11:30 am, 5–7:30 pm
Friday 10:30–11:30 am, 4:30–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Kao Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“very good place to learn muay thai even if your a beginner i Will come again soon”

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🏆 Fight Team 5 mentions

“Coach coke is an extremely accomplished fighter and it is an absolute honor to train alongside him.”

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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 Kao Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Coach Coke is an amazing instructor and has incredible background, authentic experience, & knowledge of his craft.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“very good place to learn muay thai even if your a beginner i Will come again soon”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“After meeting him and his family and looking around the gym, I have concluded there is NO other Muay Thai gym that can top this!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“Coach coke is an extremely accomplished fighter and it is an absolute honor to train alongside him.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 5 mentions

“Coach Coke is an amazing instructor and has incredible background, authentic experience, & knowledge of his craft.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“Great gym with a super experienced Thai fighter as the head coach.”

From the reviews

My husband and I have had great experiences at Kao Muay Thai. Coke is so kind and patient, giving attention to everyone no matter their skill level and experience. He is a legend full of so much knowledge and you won't be making the wrong choice if you come to learn here.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2023

Chef friend of mine recommended Coke! After meeting him and his family and looking around the gym, I have concluded there is NO other Muay Thai gym that can top this! The absolute BEST! I thought about moving back to Jersey for this daily experience!

★★★★★ — Augustus, Jun 2025

If you’re looking to lose weight, learn Muay Thai, and improve your overall wellness and energy, Kao Muay Thai is for you. The gym is always clean and the atmosphere is always positive. You’ll get an authentic Muay Thai experience from an accomplished fighter. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ — Gary, May 2022

I love this school and the people here!!! Coach Coke is such an awesome teacher. Very very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this Muay Thai school to anyone. If you are looking to join you'll have to do an introductory class first if you are new to Muay Thai. Worth it!!!

★★★★★ — Vaughn, May 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at Kao Muay Thai

Kao Muay Thai 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 Kao Muay Thai

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 Kao Muay Thai

7710 Maple Ave, Pennsauken, NJ08109

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