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Maryville Muay Thai & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 352 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Maryville, Illinois
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.
Members-only gym specializing in muay thai, a combat sport from Thailand.
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 (ages 13) — 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
- 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 muaythaimaryville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 618-948-0101
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The energy in the gym was great, the coaches were welcoming, and the class was structured but still beginner friendly.”
“Starting a male-dominated combat sport as a woman can be really intimidating, but every single person in there just wants to see you succeed.”
“Some coaches offer private lessons if you want.”
“I was even able to go overseas to Thailand to both train and compete over there.”
“The coaches are incredible and take the time to make sure you’ve got proper form and technique so you can train safely and get the most out of your class time.”
“Great gym for someone looking to get in shape or to master the art of Muay Thai.”
Other martial arts here
“5 years of BJJ, I wanted to learn how to strike.”
What members say
“Thai is an excellent coach 👏 he is young but he absolutely takes his craft seriously.”
“The energy in the gym was great, the coaches were welcoming, and the class was structured but still beginner friendly.”
“The energy in the gym was great, the coaches were welcoming, and the class was structured but still beginner friendly.”
“The coaches are incredible and take the time to make sure you’ve got proper form and technique so you can train safely and get the most out of your class time.”
“I was even able to go overseas to Thailand to both train and compete over there.”
“Great gym for someone looking to get in shape or to master the art of Muay Thai.”
From the reviews
I’ve been going here for 3 years now, the amount of time, care, and effort not only the coaches but also the MEMBERS put in to you and the betterment of your skills, character and forming connections with you is something I’ve never found anywhere else.
After this full body workout you will sweat and this was only the introduction. I am glad I made the trip!! Definitely get into this gym, signup today cause they have more classes coming soon 🥊
I have let myself go over the years. I need to get moving to better my health for my girls and myself. Their father passed in July 2025 so I’m all they have now. Been tough lately but going to the initial class was the start to something that I feel will help us.
I've been going here for almost 4 years now. I can safely say that it has changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic but it's true. I've met the best, most kind people here. Training gave me confidence and skills I never knew that I needed, and I have truly fallen in love with the sport.
New to muay thai? Start at Maryville Muay Thai & Boxing
Maryville Muay 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 Maryville Muay 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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