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Ronin Training Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Columbus, Ohio
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ronintrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 565-3787
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I have not taken any other programs they offer, but the jiu-jitsu is a very good experience, all the beginner classes in the day or evening have great instructors.”
“My young kids have been going here for a few months and we are very happy with the way it’s going for them.”
“For women considering BJJ, they have a womens only class once per week and the other classes are coed.”
“Everyone has been friendly and welcoming so far and the main instructors for both have made sure to spend adequate 1-on-1 time with my girls to help them get started.”
“Everybody is very friendly and they are committed to help you reach your goals be it fitness, learning a new martial art or become the best fighter you can be.”
“BJJ is the ultimate equalizer to strength, so women considering self defense should consider it first and foremost before anything else.”
“(A lot of gyms that target working adults will have classes on weekends and early AM open gym hours.”
Other martial arts here
“They also have a weight training area, a boxing ring and an MMA ring.”
“As a female doing BJJ it can be intimidating, but the professors always make sure i feel safe and the group of women who train there too are incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“It's a legit fight gym (there are pro MMA guys around) and at the same time it's very accepting.”
“Very impressed with the opportunities provided for youth – starting with Judo as a gateway to more advanced classes and options.”
“Boxing classes, Judo, Yoga, Kids Wrestling and a Ronin Fit class are also taught at Ronin.”
What members say
“I have not taken any other programs they offer, but the jiu-jitsu is a very good experience, all the beginner classes in the day or evening have great instructors.”
“As a female doing BJJ it can be intimidating, but the professors always make sure i feel safe and the group of women who train there too are incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“As a female doing BJJ it can be intimidating, but the professors always make sure i feel safe and the group of women who train there too are incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“If you want your kids to learn discipline, patience, impulse control and be able to truly defend themselves in this crazy world, look no further than Jiu Jitsu.”
“The environment is competition focus with room for the enthusiasts but beware of other gyms where the teachers/trainers are overweight and not competitive individuals.”
“As a female doing BJJ it can be intimidating, but the professors always make sure i feel safe and the group of women who train there too are incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
From the reviews
I've been training at Ronin for a few months now and I'm absolutely addicted to it. I'm studying BJJ and Muay Thai, and I occasionally get a workout in there. I've also started my older son in kids BJJ. I wanted to wait a few months before I reviewed.
The best gym in central Ohio. Period. They have many types of classes available for Adults and Children with world class coaches. Everybody is very friendly and they are committed to help you reach your goals be it fitness, learning a new martial art or become the best fighter you can be.
Great BJJ gym! I have not taken any other programs they offer, but the jiu-jitsu is a very good experience, all the beginner classes in the day or evening have great instructors. You don’t need anything your first time few times, just show up a little early and ask to start your free week trial.
My experience at Ronin Training Center has been overwhelmingly positive. I take BJJ and fitness classes, and have received top-notch instruction in both. ALL coaches and trainers are supportive and encouraging regardless of where you are in your fitness journey.
New to muay thai? Start at Ronin Training Center
Ronin Training Center 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 Ronin Training Center
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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