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Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Evansville, Indiana
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Website & schedule rpmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“Great place to learn from beginners to Experienced young or old you won’t regret when training martial arts here.”
“Gives kids good direct attention and direction on a personal level.”
Other martial arts here
From the reviews
Inside is Yarger Fencing Academy. Great atmosphere, everyone is friendly and very helpful. Instructor is knowledgeable and even takes time after class to answer any questions you might have.
Super knowledgeable and reliable. During covid there were classes where there were 2 or 3 people and he was always there. I've stopped and started a few times and there was never any anxiety he always acted like he was seeing an old friend.
Best Muay Thai coaches and training regimen in the state. Smooth is fast. Work hard and listen to your coaches and they will make you good
Great place to learn from beginners to Experienced young or old you won’t regret when training martial arts here.
New to muay thai? Start at Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy 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.
Your first muay thai class at Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
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. 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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