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Legacy Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Honolulu, Hawaii

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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 11) — 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
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  • Website & schedule honolulumuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 808-277-3744

Hours

Monday 6–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 6–9:30 pm
Friday 6–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1:30 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 Legacy Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“They said it being our first time we had to take the intro class which was initially a bummer to hear cause I had an idea of the pace the class would be.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My son says his experience at the kids Muay Thai class is a 10 out of 10!”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Co-ed classes are held throughout the week, and Women’s Only classes are also held every Wednesday and Saturday.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The girls are super friendly and the coaches gave me one on one help since I was new which I really appreciated.”

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🤼 Clinch 2 mentions

“We went over Clinch basics and techniques.”

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📘 Fundamentals 4 mentions

“If you are brand new, you will start with a solid introduction and foundation of the fundamentals and then progress to more advanced classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“Next door to a huge jiu jitsu faculty that was packed with advanced students so you know this is the real deal.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“I highly recommend this gym for anyone who is interested in learning Muay Thai from the very best instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“They said it being our first time we had to take the intro class which was initially a bummer to hear cause I had an idea of the pace the class would be.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“The girls are super friendly and the coaches gave me one on one help since I was new which I really appreciated.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“LMT creates such a safe space for me to exercise and learn some important techniques, which really empowered me both physically and mentally.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Co-ed classes are held throughout the week, and Women’s Only classes are also held every Wednesday and Saturday.”

From the reviews

This gym has completely transformed my Muay Thai journey. The training is meticulous, but the support and encouragement I’ve received from trainers and fellow members have made all the difference.

★★★★★ — Mark, Jul 2025

Was looking for a spot to get a little work in while on Vacation and ran across this gym. I’ve been training Muay Thai for 3+ years, been on a Muay Thai retreat in Thailand and I also make it a point to try gyms wherever I Vacay now.

★★★★★ — Dushay, Sep 2025

Legacy Muay Thai is the best gym for all levels (beginner to advanced). If you are brand new, you will start with a solid introduction and foundation of the fundamentals and then progress to more advanced classes.

★★★★★ — Maile, Jul 2025

In town for a few weeks and wanted to keep up with training while out of town, reached out to the gym to see if I could drop in for a few classes. The manager Matt was very welcoming and walked me through they’re drop in process. Matt , coach Al and J were welcoming and held great classes.

★★★★★ — Tony, Aug 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Legacy Muay Thai

Legacy Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Legacy 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 Legacy Muay Thai

1222 Kaumualii St, Honolulu, HI96817

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