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Red Tiger Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cincinnati, Ohio
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
- 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 redtigerselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-290-7051
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone in the program is ready to help you as a beginner from form to sparring.”
“Everyone in the program is ready to help you as a beginner from form to sparring.”
“The opportunity to compete on the world stage at the Southern Shaolin Temple was an experience of a life time!”
“He’s a great instructor and will set you on a great path to improve yourself as well as learn self defense.”
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What members say
“He’s a great instructor and will set you on a great path to improve yourself as well as learn self defense.”
“Everyone in the program is ready to help you as a beginner from form to sparring.”
“I’ve been taking classes for about six months and from the very beginning have found community with the red tiger family.”
“Excellent teaching, respect for the art, and practical application of the Wing Chun techniques are what I have gotten from training with him.”
“The opportunity to compete on the world stage at the Southern Shaolin Temple was an experience of a life time!”
“I've been training at Red Tiger for about a month and have noticed significant improvements in my motivation, confidence, and physical health.”
From the reviews
I am new to the martial arts community, however not to the structure and discipline. I have been on a quest to find a new fitness activity that not only strengthens my body, yet also my mind and soul. I found this day 1 with my free trial class at Red Tiger with Sifu Paul.
I love Red Tiger Martial Arts!! Before starting at this school last year I wasn't sure martial arts was really my thing, but I've grown a lot within the art since then. Our Sifu (teacher) is great at balancing physical instruction and internal reflection, helping us grow both inside & out.
Red Tiger Martial arts helped me get over my fear of group workout activity through the master Paul Mason. He is not only a fantastic instructor — he also gives strong guidance with life skills and can provide coaching. A genuine dude, he wants to be involved in his students’ well-being.
I have really enjoyed my time with Sifu Paul and the Red Tiger family. From day one they have been warm and friendly. Everyone in the program is ready to help you as a beginner from form to sparring.
New to muay thai? Start at Red Tiger Martial Arts
Red Tiger Martial Arts 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 Red Tiger Martial Arts
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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