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Kenukan Academy 拳友館

4.7 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Olathe, Kansas

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule kenukan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 913-782-5425

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Kenukan Academy 拳友館, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 10 mentions

“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I prefer one on one with Sensei Boggs vs classes, but regardless of preference, he works to meet you where you’re at!”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Ive been to several different gyms and worked with numerous instructors since beginning to compete and train martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 12 mentions

“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”

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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 Kenukan Academy 拳友館 — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 8 mentions

“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 8 mentions

“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”

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🎽 Karate 4 mentions

“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”

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🤼 Judo 6 mentions

“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”

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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 81 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 3 mentions

“This amazing family oriented martial arts academy is traditional yet innovative all whilst adding positive challenges along your journey.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Kenukan is a great place for kids and adults to learn self-defense techniques, and grow their skills in martial arts.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Ive been to several different gyms and worked with numerous instructors since beginning to compete and train martial arts.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“But more importantly, you’ll gain confidence, respect, patience, resilience, and humility — lessons that shape your character far beyond the dojo.”

From the reviews

In the late 1990s, I trained with my father at a dojo in Overland Park, KS under a well-known Bushidokan instructor at the time, Steve Mackey. I remember those times fondly and to this day retain substantive knowledge about the self-defense techniques that Mr. Mackey taught.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jun 2025

I had the good fortune of training at Kenukan in the 1970’s. Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager. He was still actively competing at the local, regional and national level at the time and was a force to behold.

★★★★★ — Steve, Sep 2025

Kenukan Academy is an outstanding place to grow, not just in martial arts, but as a person. It's a school where you can build self-respect, self-discipline, self-defense, and self-confidence, all while learning powerful and effective styles like judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, and kickboxing.

★★★★★ — Bart, Jun 2025

I have been a member of Kenukan dojo for 38 years and its been and still is a positive experience. Many diverse students have trained in this dojo. There were lawyers, military personnel, police officers, doctors, first responders and foreign exchange students.

★★★★★ — Jerry, Jun 2025

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Your first muay thai class at Kenukan Academy 拳友館

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 Kenukan Academy 拳友館

220 W Cedar St, Olathe, KS66061

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