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Sacan Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Chester Township, 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
- 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 sacanmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-847-1476
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“No matter if you’re a beginner or experienced vet Sacan is the best gym in the Cincinnati Tri-State area to work/ add to your stand up game 100% Facts 👍🏼 👊🏼”
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
“Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.”
Other martial arts here
“For adults, by far the best stand up / kickboxing/ Muay Thai you can find in the Midwest region.”
“Top notch muay thai striking technique and brazilian jiu jitsu”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
What members say
“Coach Neal Rowe at Sacan Family Martial Arts Center is simply amazing!”
“Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.”
“Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.”
“Been training Muay Thai for 6 years in Malaysia, other parts of the States and even Thailand itself.”
“A lot of guidance is offered and I've learned a great deal in a short amount of time.”
“I visited, and will return for a full membership when I'm in a little better situation to focus on my studies.”
From the reviews
Sacan is the place to be for martial arts training in the west Chester/Cincinnati area. Neal, the head Thai coach, has years of experience. Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.
Great place with great people. Everyone treats each other with respect and all levels of experience are accepted. Head instructor, Neal Rowe, is very knowledgeable in several different arts. The gym is affordable compared compared to most gyms in the region.
Been training Muay Thai for 6 years in Malaysia, other parts of the States and even Thailand itself. And the only man who ever taught the way great evasive counter fighters such as Saenchai, Samart, Somrak and Lerdsila advocated is the one and only Neal Rowe.
Easily one of the best places to train in Muay Thai in the region. Lots of emphasis on technique - not a show up and beat up kind of place. If you stay long enough, you will see Kru will teach you the art of fighting, not just Thai boxing!
New to muay thai? Start at Sacan Martial Arts
Sacan 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 Sacan 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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