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Northeast Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Fight team

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
  • 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 northeastmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 612-293-7008

Hours

Monday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8 PM
Friday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
Sunday 9–11:30 AM

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 Northeast Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

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🥊 Sparring

“It is also one of the best sparring rooms in the cities for active fighters.”

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🏆 Fight Team 6 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“This is a super welcoming environment regardless if you are brand new to muay thai, or have multiple fights.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 9 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“It’s truly one of the best environments to develop your skills and build confidence in a safe and positive atmosphere.”

From the reviews

Incredible gem hidden in the Twin Cities with a warm vibe. The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Dec 2024

Great vibe at this gym. Very welcoming to beginners and many experienced fighters willing to help. Owners are very chill. The gym itself is clean and there is plenty of parking.

★★★★★ — Peter, Nov 2024

The owners are great people. This is a super welcoming environment regardless if you are brand new to muay thai, or have multiple fights.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Dec 2024

The people at NE Muay Thai are kind, supportive, and interested in teaching you to love Muay Thai. Over the last 10 years, they've been instrumental in my growth. Both in the art, and as a person. Love these peeps!

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Northeast Muay Thai

Northeast Muay Thai 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Northeast Muay Thai

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 Northeast Muay Thai

34 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN55413

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