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LombardMMA
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in State College, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lombardmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (657) 206-6239
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–6 PM |
The classes they run
“I started training in boxing and Muay Thai one year ago at Lombard MMA, and have progressed from the beginners classes into the advanced classes.”
“I trained at Lombard MMA starting in high school and kept going into college.”
“I also took private lessons and I found them really helpful, I was able to learn more things in the private sessions and I was able to really fine tune my minor mistakes.”
“Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or go competitive, this is the place.”
“This constant attention and coaching allowed me to become competent enough to join the LombardMMA coaching staff myself.”
“He was always pushing me to do better and never left me practicing my moves incorrectly or without proper form.”
“The importance of self-defense today is astronomical and LombardMMA has made me feel more confident and empowered than I ever thought I could be.”
Other martial arts here
“Taking his kickboxing classes has given me new levels of confidence not only in my physical health but also in my athletic abilities.”
“I started training in boxing and Muay Thai one year ago at Lombard MMA, and have progressed from the beginners classes into the advanced classes.”
“Great place to learn jiu-jitsu from the ground up.”
“Compared to other MMA gyms, the staff is patient and will pay the same amount of attention to someone who just joined and those who have been coming to the gym for years.”
What members say
“The environment is unmatched, you’re surrounded not only by an incredible coach but also by an amazing group of people who support and push you to improve every single day.”
“I started training in boxing and Muay Thai one year ago at Lombard MMA, and have progressed from the beginners classes into the advanced classes.”
“Everyone is willing to learn and help just as much so, I can truly say it's a family type of gym where everyone is willing to work.”
“Bruce takes time to get to know each member that walks in his gym and truly cares about seeing individuals transform into their best selves.”
“Every class was different but I always left sweating and feeling like I had a great workout.”
“This constant attention and coaching allowed me to become competent enough to join the LombardMMA coaching staff myself.”
From the reviews
I started training in boxing and Muay Thai one year ago at Lombard MMA, and have progressed from the beginners classes into the advanced classes. The gym has given me a community outside of the stresses of grad school, and a healthy outlet.
I took kickboxing classes along with some of my teammates and it was such a great experience. Every class was different but I always left sweating and feeling like I had a great workout.
I've been training here for about eight months and I can truly say that joining this gym is one of the best decisions I have ever made regarding my fitness. The classes are all expertly taught by dedicated, experienced, and knowledgable coaches. You get an excellent workout and learn important technical skills.
Lombard MMA provides an atmosphere like none other. It is intense and challenging, yet encouraging and fun. Bruce takes time to get to know each member that walks in his gym and truly cares about seeing individuals transform into their best selves.
New to muay thai? Start at LombardMMA
LombardMMA 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 LombardMMA
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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