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Rochester Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rochester, New York
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 rochestermuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (585) 317-7925
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 3–4 PM |
The classes they run
“I came in as a total beginner with no prior experience, stuck around, and found new confidence, new skills, and new friends.”
“I've done some MMA before so I stayed for the sparring and loved it.”
“I went there for class today, coach was very knowledgeable, the fight team was highly skilled and the atmosphere was very welcoming.”
“Cardio, conditioning, self defense, quality of detail/technique are bundled into high quality class.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been to almost every single martial arts and boxing gym in and around Rochester NY, and there most certainly is no other gym that can compare to this one.”
“I've done some MMA before so I stayed for the sparring and loved it.”
What members say
“I went there for class today, coach was very knowledgeable, the fight team was highly skilled and the atmosphere was very welcoming.”
“At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.”
“At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.”
“As a 1st timer at his gym, he partnered with me reinforcing stance and technique while still individualizing instruction with every other other student.”
“The classes are well-structured and challenging enough so that you gradually improve your conditioning, form, and technique.”
“The place itself is spacious and super clean, with plenty of heavy bags, a traditional ring, and all other equipment needed for training.”
From the reviews
I ENJOYED! I am from Singapore and was in Rochester for 1 week course. I decided to join a gym to spend my free time practicing Muay Thai. After reading the review, i found Rochester Muay Thai and I chose the correct gym. Christian is a very welcoming and attentive coach. The people in the gym are very friendly.
Rochester Muay Thai is a great place to train and learn if you have experience or not. Having been involved in martial arts, Muay Thai and boxing for over 30 years I highly recommend Rochester Muay Thai. Christian is a very knowledgeable and humble instructor. The class structure is excellent!
I am new student of Rochester Muay Thai and I even managed to convince my brother to join. Our introduction classes were excellent and I had no doubt in my mind about continuing here. Christian is very patient and humble which are great attributes to this school and his teaching.
I decided to try Muay Thai kind of impulsively, and I had a great experience at this gym. At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.
New to muay thai? Start at Rochester Muay Thai
Rochester 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.
Your first muay thai class at Rochester 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.
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