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MKG Martial Arts - Edina
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Edina, Minnesota
Martial arts gym offering classes in Muay Thai and other disciplines.
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 mnkali.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-200-0818
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am a beginner in the world of Martial Arts but I absolutely have loved every minute of my experience with MKG Martial Arts in Edina!”
“I highly recommend to anyone just starting out, to experienced fighters looking for some great training.”
Other martial arts here
“You will enjoy the kickboxing and Filipino boxing sections as well as the infighting and grappling sections.”
“You will enjoy the kickboxing and Filipino boxing sections as well as the infighting and grappling sections.”
“You will enjoy the kickboxing and Filipino boxing sections as well as the infighting and grappling sections.”
What members say
“Tim’s an excellent instructor, and the classes are great for anyone from beginners to more advanced.”
“I am a beginner in the world of Martial Arts but I absolutely have loved every minute of my experience with MKG Martial Arts in Edina!”
“I came to MKG with very limited martials arts background but the instructors were all very welcoming and knowledgeable.”
“The MKG Blend class is a great way to get introduced to multiple Martial Arts and get a great workout!”
“You will enjoy the kickboxing and Filipino boxing sections as well as the infighting and grappling sections.”
“MKG Martial Arts Edina is a great gym with solid, practical training for all levels.”
From the reviews
Great place for people of all levels and interests and abilities to learn martial arts. The blend class offers Kali, Jeet Kun Do, and Muay Thai. It is fun to learn from knowledgeble instructors, and the classes have great energy. I highly recomend training here!
I ‘discovered’ the MKG martial arts association roughly 10 years ago and it has been life altering. The curriculum allows for a full spectrum level of interest whether you are a seasoned martial artist or new to martial arts.
MKG is one of the most amazing places to train martial arts! I have personally trained with Coach Tim, he has wonderful technique, and you’ll learn a lot from him! The MKG motto is train hard and have fun, and I guarantee that you’ll do both these things
I have trained off and on for several years with MKG. I was so excited when they offered a location in the Edina area. World class instruction and top notch curriculum in an amazing facility. Everything you can ask for.
New to muay thai? Start at MKG Martial Arts - Edina
MKG Martial Arts - Edina comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 MKG Martial Arts - Edina
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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