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Maryland Thai Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Columbia, Maryland
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mdthaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (410) 493-5077
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
What members say
“Scott is an amazing instructor with an abundance of knowledge of all Martial Arts.”
“The classes are centered around performing good technique while still providing good exercise.”
From the reviews
Great instruction, great community of people. Classes are fun (and some intense exercise). Highly recommended.
My personal and honest opinion.. At beginning I thought it would not last for long for me but I was wrong.. Scott is a professional teacher and a leader more than a instructor..
Great instructor and safe environment. The classes are centered around performing good technique while still providing good exercise. Great for all levels.
Scott is an amazing instructor with an abundance of knowledge of all Martial Arts. Been training here for 6 years and would recommend it to everyone.
New to muay thai? Start at Maryland Thai Boxing
Maryland Thai Boxing 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.
Your first muay thai class at Maryland 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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