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Legion MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Phoenix, Arizona
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.
Welcoming, family-run gym offering classes for kids and adults alike.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 legionmmaaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 623-266-6045
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 6–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Austin Wourms with Star Killer Grappling (SKG) and the entire crew are amazing with kids as well as adults and equally skilled at teaching all levels.”
“Austin Wourms with Star Killer Grappling (SKG) and the entire crew are amazing with kids as well as adults and equally skilled at teaching all levels.”
“If you’re looking to get in shape or compete, check us out.”
“People come from other gyms all around to Legion for Saturday morning Open Sparring, it is The Best work you can get around the valley.”
“It’s always nice to have confidence in a coach that has competed at the highest level.”
“He emphasizes proper technique, discipline, and strategy, not just a workout.”
“The MMA classes are great for all levels of self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Boxing, kickboxing, muy Thai , all very well rounded.”
“They have muy thai, jiu jitsu, boxing, and mma classes as well as other training amenities.”
“Austin Wourms with Star Killer Grappling (SKG) and the entire crew are amazing with kids as well as adults and equally skilled at teaching all levels.”
“Been coming to Legion MMA for a couple years now, and it’s always been a great time.”
“Really solid wrestling/grappling/jiu jitsu instructors.”
What members say
“Coach Stephan has been the most patient and knowledgeable instructor I have ever worked with, very professional and prioritizes safety above all else.”
“Austin Wourms with Star Killer Grappling (SKG) and the entire crew are amazing with kids as well as adults and equally skilled at teaching all levels.”
“Everyone at the gym is very welcoming and friendly, especially coach stefan the Muay Thai instructor for the 12pm and 6pm classes.”
“He emphasizes proper technique, discipline, and strategy, not just a workout.”
“People come from other gyms all around to Legion for Saturday morning Open Sparring, it is The Best work you can get around the valley.”
From the reviews
New Jiu-Jitsu coach there, best in Phoenix Hit up Austin Wourms with Star Killer Grappling, also known as SKG! Amazing with kids, can teach all levels, competive black belt, and Pro MMA fighter.
I joined this gym a couple months ago with my younger brother and could not be more happy! If you’re looking to get in shape or compete, check us out. The atmosphere is always uplifting and challenging. It’s refreshing to surround yourself around others who are striving to better themselves.
Came to this gym while on vacation and the coaching staff, front desk, and other students were great! They helped me get started, let me practice and learn like I was a member of the school and gave quality classes. The gym itself has a real neat “fighter” feel to it.
It’s not easy finding a solid MMA gym, but Legion is that find. Coach Stefan’s Muay Thai in particular is some of my favorite Marshall arts training I’ve ever don’t, and I’ve bounced around a few gyms trying to find that.
New to muay thai? Start at Legion MMA
Legion MMA 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.
Your first muay thai class at Legion MMA
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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