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Mission MMA Cincinnati
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cincinnati, Ohio
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 6–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule missionmmacincinnati.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-601-8970
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend anyone looking for a great atmosphere for kids to learn Jujitsu take from Coach Joshua!”
“No matter if you've never trained before or if you’re a seasoned professional, i know for a fact you will benefit from Dark Horse.”
Other martial arts here
“My son absolutely loves coming to practice a learning kick boxing!”
“I am learning a lot of skills along with the boxing that I already knew.”
What members say
“I’m really happy coach Josh is the best coach ever I’ve met.”
From the reviews
The instructor came across as very knowledgeable. Having some prior lessons in Muay Thai I was looking to get back in after a break. I went to several locations around Cincinnati area to find the right place for me. After my first class, I was so impressed I signed up immediately.
Ive been in gyms all around the nation and the coaching and environment here at Dark Horse is easily Top 3! No matter if you've never trained before or if you’re a seasoned professional, i know for a fact you will benefit from Dark Horse. I recommend it to any and everyone a thousand times!
Coach Joshua has created is a unique and incredible school to train and develop. If you are considering joining a club- would highly encourage you to explore DH! I am in my late 40s with minimal training before starting.
It feels good to be part of dark horse martial arts over the years. I’ve been wanting to try to learn more martial art I love that place I really Finally make some new friends and a good coach who teach me Muay Thai and I’m so happy to be part of the crew. They all treat me like a family make new brothers and sisters.
New to muay thai? Start at Mission MMA Cincinnati
Mission MMA Cincinnati 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 Mission MMA Cincinnati
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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