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Next Level Combat
5 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Woodbury, Minnesota
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nextlevelcombat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 651-890-9782
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great instructors who can explain the fine details of a technique while also keeping things simple enough for beginners to actually execute.”
“Next Level Combat has provided myself, my two kids, and my wife, a safe, comfortable, and healthy competitive environment to challenge ourselves and grow.”
“The intro classes are incredibly informative and the instructors are able to give one on one advice with lots of patience.”
“The advanced classes are also very fun focusing on tweaking the basics into higher level setups.”
“Whether you are looking to just get back in shape, learn self defense or want to fight competitively, you can flourish and attain your goals at Next Level Combat.”
Other martial arts here
“When I started last year, I had never practiced Jiu Jitsu before; but Nate, Mason, Bob and the gang welcomed me into the group and had me rolling on the mats on day one.”
What members say
“Our family is grateful for the welcoming, knowledgeable instructors and staff to help enhance our lives on a daily basis, while always maintaining safety as paramount.”
“Our family is grateful for the welcoming, knowledgeable instructors and staff to help enhance our lives on a daily basis, while always maintaining safety as paramount.”
“Our family is grateful for the welcoming, knowledgeable instructors and staff to help enhance our lives on a daily basis, while always maintaining safety as paramount.”
“They break everything down clearly, correct your technique without making you feel dumb, and the whole vibe in the gym is relaxed and welcoming.”
“Whether you are looking to just get back in shape, learn self defense or want to fight competitively, you can flourish and attain your goals at Next Level Combat.”
“The gym also prioritizes cleanliness and are always making sure the mats are disinfected and clean, which I greatly appreciate.”
From the reviews
Next level is such an amazing gym. The instructors are very helpful and do a good job of teaching things in a way that is easy to understand but also challenges people to grow no matter if you’re a beginner in jiu jitsu or more advanced.
I joined about 2 months ago and have already made so much progress. The intro classes are incredibly informative and the instructors are able to give one on one advice with lots of patience. The advanced classes are also very fun focusing on tweaking the basics into higher level setups.
Next Level Combat is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high quality martial arts school. The school is welcoming to beginners and advanced students alike. Everyone is encouraged to train and learn at their own pace.
I’m a pretty socially awkward person and was really nervous to try a group class, but the Muay Thai program at Next Level Combat has been amazing. The coaches are extremely friendly and patient, and they made me feel comfortable right away, even as a total beginner.
New to muay thai? Start at Next Level Combat
Next Level Combat 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 Level Combat
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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