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Rami Elite

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ramielite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 551-339-3339

Hours

Monday 10–11:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10–11:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10–11:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 10–11:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 10–11:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 12–2:30 pm
Sunday 12:30–2:30 pm

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

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Excellent trainers from the beginner to the professional level.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 13 mentions

“The courses available are for introduction muay thai classes, a more advanced class, and a children's class.”

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🥊 Sparring

“When you are feeling confident, you will be allowed to spar in a safe environment, which allows you to put your skills into practice.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Rami shows love to martial artists and fighters of all levels.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline.”

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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 Rami Elite — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Rami is one of the most dedicated instructors and also one of the most decorated kickboxing competitors in the world.”

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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 82 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Rami elite is a great gym with a world class coach who goes above and beyond with his students and makes sure its a good environment for everyone”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“VIsited the gym to train back in March of 2020; great experiece all in all, the environment was exremely welcoming, especilly the men and women who train there.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“VIsited the gym to train back in March of 2020; great experiece all in all, the environment was exremely welcoming, especilly the men and women who train there.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“If and when you are ready to fight, you will be given a training regimen and oversight to prepare you.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline.”

From the reviews

It's amazing because the fighting skills are really good and treat everybody equally and more

★★★★★ — Yuyu, Jun 2023

Rami shows love to martial artists and fighters of all levels. He is extremely knowledgeable and understanding of any issues. Been training for over a decade, I have a Muay Thai gym myself and would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

★★★★★ — Dean, Oct 2019

You won't find another Muay Thai gym in Philadelphia that has produced more champions and won more championship belts! The courses available are for introduction muay thai classes, a more advanced class, and a children's class.

★★★★★ — Dennis, Apr 2016

The best Muay Thai training center in Philadelphia!!!! One of the best trainers in North America (Rami Ibrahim) Great training environment. If your looking to really train with a great team and be the best you can be definitely check out Rami Elite

★★★★★ — Mustafa, Mar 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at Rami Elite

Rami Elite 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 Rami Elite

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 Rami Elite

7249 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA19111

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