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Next Edge Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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
- 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 nextedgeacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (605) 740-5955
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I brought a crew of high school students in to try out a class, and these instructors were so patient with them.”
Other martial arts here
“Bjj, Boxing, Muay Thai, and access to weights are included for the membership fee.”
“Be it grappling or striking, whether you want to have a new hobby or you want to be a top level competitor there is something for everyone.”
What members say
“Iwould be neglectful if I didn't mention the amazing coaching of Derek, Ian, Stephanie, and the higher ranking teammates who care about helping everyone progress on their journey.”
“It's a welcoming, clean, experienced gym that anybody of any skill level can learn and benefit from.”
“I’ve been training bjj for about five years and decide to drop in while visiting family in Sioux Falls.”
“It's a welcoming, clean, experienced gym that anybody of any skill level can learn and benefit from.”
“I love our women’s MMA class at Next Edge!”
From the reviews
I've trained BJJ since 2012 in various cities in CA. The personal attention Bruce Hoyer gives his students is truly amazing. The online curriculum allows students to hone skills and focus on areas which they need more time.
I have been with Next Edge for the better part of a decade now. I can say a lot personally about the friendships that I have been blessed with being here but that would be a book of a review. The simple short of it; they are you. Moms, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Nurses, Veterans, young, old, you name it.
I love our women’s MMA class at Next Edge! Every session pushes me. I’ve learned some moves and even used them on my boyfriend and he was shocked. Chey is amazing and very patient. I’m so happy I get to attend this class and be part of the REIGN community. I’ve met a few women too, which is a bonus.
Best martial arts gym around and probably the best value for any martial arts gym in the country. Bjj, Boxing, Muay Thai, and access to weights are included for the membership fee. Very clean. Meticulously clean as far as gyms go. They pressure test (roll live) in every bjj class.
New to muay thai? Start at Next Edge Academy
Next Edge 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 Next Edge 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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