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Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in State College, Pennsylvania
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $60 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 (ages 8–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 legacy-boxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 599-1682
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6:15 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been boxing here for about six weeks and is new to the sport.”
“Coach Derek is incredible, would highly recommend private sessions to get good one on one work with him.”
“Coach is very good at finding your vulnerabilities to address and make you a better fighter.”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
Other martial arts here
“You can train Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing, and MMA.”
“For the last two summers grandson has received excellent coaching and boxing training from Coach Roth and his assistants.”
“The facilities/equipment are safe, clean and well suited for boxing/MMA.”
What members say
“For the last two summers grandson has received excellent coaching and boxing training from Coach Roth and his assistants.”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
“Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn to fight in a supportive community, or an experienced athlete looking to get to the next level, I would highly recommend this gym!”
“This gym got me in the best shape of my life thanks to the elite coaching talent!”
“I’ve had the pleasure to train under Coach Derek and Coach Marc with barely any experience and ended up having 9 Fights under them.”
“The best training quality and surprisingly AFFORDABLE for the quality and authenticity of training.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained in most state college gyms and I can say that Legacy is the best real combat sports gym in the area BY FAR. The best training quality and surprisingly AFFORDABLE for the quality and authenticity of training. The coaches are Incredible and well qualified. You can train Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing, and MMA.
Phenomenal Boxing Gym. World class talent to be had here. On top of that there coach is coach of the year. Would recommend to anyone trying to get into boxing or combat sports as a whole.
Awesome place to train and learn to fight. I joined Legacy with little experience, and the coaching transformed me as an athlete and as a boxer. I also quickly got connected with the other athletes training there, and built a good set of relationships that helped me keep growing.
Great place to train and learn boxing. This gym got me in the best shape of my life thanks to the elite coaching talent!
New to muay thai? Start at Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy 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 Legacy Boxing and Combat Sports Academy
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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