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Peoria Muay Thai

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Peoria, Illinois

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • 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 peoriathaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 309-712-4297

Hours

Monday 5–7 pm
Tuesday 5–7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10–11:30 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 Peoria Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I came to my first class a couple weeks ago (beginners muay thai) I felt comfortable from the beginning and everyone was kind.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“They have a womens only class on Wednesday nights that I'm eager to try out as well.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“David was there and helped me learn some of the basics which was very helpful- now I'll be taking one on one classes with one of the other trainers (Joe)!”

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🥊 Sparring

“They’d push you during sparring but make sure you learn and taken care of.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Whether u want to compete or are just looking for a fun way to get into amazing shape.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness

“I got a great workout and also had a lot of fun.”

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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 Peoria Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“The coaches are the best in the area and very knowledgeable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I came to my first class a couple weeks ago (beginners muay thai) I felt comfortable from the beginning and everyone was kind.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“I love being a part of this gym for the extremely competitive but very respectful and welcoming atmosphere.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“If you want to take the next step and prove yourself in the ring then you're looking at the right place because the technique is next level.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Whether u want to compete or are just looking for a fun way to get into amazing shape.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“If you want to take the next step and prove yourself in the ring then you're looking at the right place because the technique is next level.”

From the reviews

First off- I am a bigger girl looking to lose weight, build some confidence and be able to defend myself if needed. In addition to those things I've really been struggling with stress and anger.

★★★★★ — Hannah, Oct 2020

PMT has some of the most experienced and dedicated people you will meet in Muay Thai. My brother, son and myself are members and love the atmosphere, training regimen and training partners. Its not a chore or "routine" to workout here it has become a can't miss activity.

★★★★★ — Christian, Jul 2017

I have been training Muay Thai for 10 years. The coaches at Peoria Muay Thai have the knowledge and the understanding of the art. They use thier holistic techniques to train everyone to improve thier skill level and overall fitness.

★★★★★ — Kay, Aug 2014

The best and by far most experienced Muay Thai instructors/competitors in Peoria all coaching and training in a gym dedicated to Thaiboxing. I love being a part of this gym for the extremely competitive but very respectful and welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Jamesbrittlyons, Sep 2014

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New to muay thai? Start at Peoria Muay Thai

Peoria 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 Peoria 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 Peoria Muay Thai

8008 N Sommer St, Peoria, IL61615

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