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Neutral Ground West Bend

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Bend, Wisconsin

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule westbendbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (262) 339-3160

Hours

Monday 7:30–9 AM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30–9 AM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 7:30–9 AM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Neutral Ground West Bend, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I tried out a kickboxing class tonight and as an absolute beginner and my first time in the building I felt so welcomed.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I would recommend this gym to anyone interested in martial arts, self defense, workouts, or looking for some extra curricular a for their children.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“It was very clean and they offer different classes, personal training, open gym/weight lifting, etc for all ages.”

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🥊 Sparring

“It caters to those who want to develop sharp skills through drilling and positional sparring, ultimately becoming proficient grapplers.”

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📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“**Strong system, excellent instruction** This gym prioritizes a structured curriculum with drilling and attentive instructors ensuring proper technique development.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I would recommend this gym to anyone interested in martial arts, self defense, workouts, or looking for some extra curricular a for their children.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Neutral Ground West Bend — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Huge grappling mat, full MMA cage, and entire area dedicated to kickboxing w/equipment, dumb bells, free weights you name it Joe has it.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 9 mentions

“The flexibility of going to all classes M-Th or balancing a couple to still be able to build on the foundations of Jiu Jitsu works for us.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Huge grappling mat, full MMA cage, and entire area dedicated to kickboxing w/equipment, dumb bells, free weights you name it Joe has it.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“**Strong system, excellent instruction** This gym prioritizes a structured curriculum with drilling and attentive instructors ensuring proper technique development.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Newcomers and novices should not be intimidated to start training here since the environment is so helpful and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“Newcomers and novices should not be intimidated to start training here since the environment is so helpful and welcoming.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 9 mentions

“Best place to be, all the coaches are awesome and really want to teach and make sure you have your form and techniques down!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“It caters to those who want to develop sharp skills through drilling and positional sparring, ultimately becoming proficient grapplers.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“It was very clean and they offer different classes, personal training, open gym/weight lifting, etc for all ages.”

From the reviews

I have 3 sons that train Jiu-jitsu at this gym. In their time training there, they have begun to develop a lot of self-confidence & new friendships with other students. I love listening to the techniques, positionings, & mindsets they are learning at this gym.

★★★★★ — Dan, Aug 2024

I tried out a kickboxing class tonight and as an absolute beginner and my first time in the building I felt so welcomed. The instructor and veterans in the class all worked with me to correct my form and show me the ropes. It was an awesome workout and I had fun doing it.

★★★★★ — Jamie, Feb 2022

Great place to train with excellent coaching and high level training partners. Wide range of classes offered at a variety of times throughout the week. Would definitely recommend trying out Neutral Ground Combat Sports!

★★★★★ — Jeff, Jun 2024

Incredible! Huge grappling mat, full MMA cage, and entire area dedicated to kickboxing w/equipment, dumb bells, free weights you name it Joe has it. This place is Awesome!!!!! Thanks Joe, Harry.

★★★★★ — Dirtface, Feb 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at Neutral Ground West Bend

Neutral Ground West Bend 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Neutral Ground West Bend

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Neutral Ground West Bend

7003 State Hwy 144, West Bend, WI53095

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