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Lotus Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Annandale, Virginia
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lotusthaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-449-7490
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Every coach instills the same mentality in all members, from beginners to fighters, to give support, respect, and acknowledgment for one another.”
“And one of my childhood friends said that he trained at this authentic Muay thai gym.”
“Lotus Thai Boxing caters to anyone's goals, whether its weight loss, conditioning or starting a fight career this is the place to join.”
“Every coach instills the same mentality in all members, from beginners to fighters, to give support, respect, and acknowledgment for one another.”
Other martial arts here
“I started out doing boxing at a UFC gym in Fairfax and it was not the experience i was looking for.”
“I started following Lotus Thai Boxing a few years back when my jiujitsu coach began training there.”
What members say
“Everything we are taught and experience is as true to an authentic Muay Thai school in Thailand.”
“Every coach instills the same mentality in all members, from beginners to fighters, to give support, respect, and acknowledgment for one another.”
“The members who attend Lotus are truly a family and will push you to be better and will lift you up when you’re down.”
“The amount of technique and fight knowledge you receive from not just Carlos Lopez (head coach/Kru) but the whole gym is crazy!”
“Not only will you get a high intensity workout and be sweating like you never imagined but you will simultaneously learn real Muay Thai.”
“Every coach instills the same mentality in all members, from beginners to fighters, to give support, respect, and acknowledgment for one another.”
From the reviews
Everyone deserves to love themselves in a wholesome and honest way. Coming to that resolve is not an easy journey! First, you have to want better for yourself; then you need to challenge yourself. It's not all at once you wake up as a better and stronger person.
I started out doing boxing at a UFC gym in Fairfax and it was not the experience i was looking for. I wasn't looking for a place to just hit a bag for an hour i was looking for real combat training. And one of my childhood friends said that he trained at this authentic Muay thai gym.
I have been to multiple gyms in the DMV, Texas, and California, and none have came close to Lotus Thai Boxing. Not only will you get a high intensity workout and be sweating like you never imagined but you will simultaneously learn real Muay Thai.
Grateful for the resources this gym provides. Can’t help but acknowledge the constant improvement inside and outside the gym that results from training at Lotus Thai Boxing. When you start taking training seriously, you realize that finding a good gym, with good mentors to surround yourself with, is everything.
New to muay thai? Start at Lotus Thai Boxing
Lotus Thai Boxing 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 Lotus Thai Boxing
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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