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Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Traverse City, Michigan
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 significantstrikes.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (616) 617-6123
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 8–9:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9:30 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–4 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers the perfect mix of professional training, supportive coaches, and a welcoming community.”
“They also offer great youth and women’s classes in a variety of disciplines.”
“If you’re looking to get in shape, learn boxing fundamentals, or seriously compete, significant strikes is the place to be.”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers the perfect mix of professional training, supportive coaches, and a welcoming community.”
“If you’re looking to get in shape, learn boxing fundamentals, or seriously compete, significant strikes is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“It’s been years since I last did any boxing or kickboxing, and to be completely honest, I felt pretty out of shape walking in.”
“The gang at Significant Strikes makes everyone feel comfortable, while being educated on escape techniques, boxing and maybe a little grappling.”
“Not only that but my grappling game from BJJ hasn’t just helped me level up in the single martial art but had also helped me advance in Muay Thai aswell.”
“A gym that teaches boxing, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai as well as a class to integrate them for MMA is truly one of a kind in this area as well.”
“Their menu of classes includes boxing, jui jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and wrestling.”
What members say
“The class was super fun and challenging, the gym is clean and huge snd the coaches are super experienced. Great community and environment as well.”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers the perfect mix of professional training, supportive coaches, and a welcoming community.”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers the perfect mix of professional training, supportive coaches, and a welcoming community.”
“The gang at Significant Strikes makes everyone feel comfortable, while being educated on escape techniques, boxing and maybe a little grappling.”
“The classes are great for building cardio and strength, but they also boost confidence, discipline, and mindset!”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers the perfect mix of professional training, supportive coaches, and a welcoming community.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at significant strikes for several months now, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best boxing gyms around. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and motivating.
Significant Strikes is not your average gym or even normal fighting gym. This place is not only built on hard work and effort but on character. Their menu of classes includes boxing, jui jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and wrestling.
During vacationing in traverse city, I messaged the closest jiu jitsu gym about a drop in. Significant Strikes responded quickly, welcoming me to come in. The next class was a Friday 6 AM open mat. Came in early to fill out a waiver and get warmed up.
I have been going here since the start of the year. This place is a great gym for both experienced and newer members to the martial arts community. All the coaches are helpful and well versed in their area of the sport. The people that I have met so far are welcoming and willing to help newer members.
New to muay thai? Start at Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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.