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Midwest Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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 midwestmartialartssf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (605) 340-0184
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I started training here last June as a total beginner in martial arts.”
“Tresa rocks with her amazing photos/videos of everyone as well and it's always fun to see their kids having fun at the gym with everyone too.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to train, get fitter, or just be part of a great community!”
Other martial arts here
“The instructor has ample experience in both BJJ and Tai boxing.”
“Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude.”
“MMA Academy is one of the best academies for people like me who want to learn and advance, but still have responsibilities outside of the gym.”
What members say
“Devin and the coaches do a great job teaching both Muay Thai and BJJ.”
“Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude.”
“Instructor is friendly, knowledgeable, and is able to apply training to real life situations.”
From the reviews
MMA Academy is one of the best academies for people like me who want to learn and advance, but still have responsibilities outside of the gym. They welcomed me and my husband into their academy so easily, especially when I was so unsure about starting.
Midwest martial arts is a top tier gym with a great culture and full of good people. Everyone is very welcoming, the Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai are legit, and the main instructor is a really good dude. If you are new to martial arts or just passing through, definitely stop in for a roll
I started training here last June as a total beginner in martial arts. Devin and the coaches do a great job teaching both Muay Thai and BJJ. Classes will be fun, challenging, and very rewarding. If you're thinking about starting your martial arts journey do it here!!
Class is always a great experience with everyone and a fun way to get a workout in while learning something new. If you want to meet a group of fun individuals and a passionate person to teach you something new I highly recommend this place!
New to muay thai? Start at Midwest Martial Arts Academy
Midwest Martial Arts Academy 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 Midwest Martial Arts Academy
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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