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Ludusport Academy & Gym

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tacoma, Washington

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Drop-ins drop-ins run around $20 — 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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ludusport.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 253-279-8922

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Ludusport Academy & Gym, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I was pretty nervous going in my first time and I quickly overcame my nervousness by how welcoming and encouraging they were.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“We will be back again for kids classes and future birthday parties.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“) I chose to take private lessons and they are well worth it.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Both have plenty of knowledge behind the martial arts they teach to the novice gym trainer, and the experience of high level fight preparation and professional fight experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They have a multifaceted team to help you learn the art of 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 Ludusport Academy & Gym — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Everyone is super chill and nice and they got everything from wrestling and jiu jitsu to boxing, kickboxing, mma, etc.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“I’m a middle aged man that just gotten into boxing, and I’ve been really enjoying the instruction and tactics of the craft.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“Everyone is super chill and nice and they got everything from wrestling and jiu jitsu to boxing, kickboxing, mma, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

“Everyone is super chill and nice and they got everything from wrestling and jiu jitsu to boxing, kickboxing, mma, etc.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Everyone is super chill and nice and they got everything from wrestling and jiu jitsu to boxing, kickboxing, mma, etc.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Great place to go With great instructors who have all the capabilities Of helping you to achieve the goal that you intend to reach for”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I was pretty nervous going in my first time and I quickly overcame my nervousness by how welcoming and encouraging they were.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“If you are looking to learn some new skills or just working on fitness, if you are looking for a family friendly gym LOOK NO FURTHER!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Both have plenty of knowledge behind the martial arts they teach to the novice gym trainer, and the experience of high level fight preparation and professional fight experience.”

From the reviews

great coaches and by far the most technically sound gym in all of pierce county. 💯

★★★★★ — Teeko, Jan 2018

It’s only been my third week, but since day one Drew and everyone at the gym have been extremely helpful and supportive. I’m a middle aged man that just gotten into boxing, and I’ve been really enjoying the instruction and tactics of the craft. Not to mention having the most fun I’ve ever had during a workout.

★★★★★ — Abu, Jul 2023

Amazing gym and amazing trainers. If you want to train, no matter what level you are at, this is definitely the place to go. I've been to so many different gyms in my life. This is by far the best place I've trained. The trainers couldn't be more nice and knowledgeable. Trevor and Drew are the best!

★★★★★ — Aaron, Jul 2019

I've had the pleasure of training under both instructors since 2012, much if not most of my success in MMA and development of a man is credited to Trevor Jackson and Drew Brokenshire.

★★★★★ — Timothy, Apr 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at Ludusport Academy & Gym

Ludusport Academy & Gym 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Ludusport Academy & Gym

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 Ludusport Academy & Gym

102 S 26th St, Tacoma, WA98402

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