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Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Somerville, Massachusetts
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.
Gym teaching Muay Thai self-defense, along with fitness classes.
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
- 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 sityodtong.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 627-9678
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym provides an environment where you can truly develop your skills in a structured, technical, and safe manner.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym provides an environment where you can truly develop your skills in a structured, technical, and safe manner.”
“So whether you're looking to compete, learn self-defense, or just improve upon your fitness, I highly recommend this academy to anyone.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym doesn't just cater to those dreaming of becoming professional MMA or Muay Thai fighters; it welcomes everyone with open arms.”
What members say
“It's rare to find a place that balances the rigor of authentic Muay Thai training with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but Sityodtong does just that.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym provides an environment where you can truly develop your skills in a structured, technical, and safe manner.”
“From the moment I stepped through their door, Kru Mark welcomed me into a supportive community dedicated to personal growth and empowerment.”
“Through team events, seminars, and competitions, bonds are created that transcend beyond training partners, creating one of the tightest communities I have ever been a part of.”
“From the moment I stepped into Sityodtong, I knew I had found not just a gym, but a community deeply rooted in the authentic traditions of Muay Thai.”
From the reviews
I cannot say enough things about the professionalism and just concentrated experience and knowledge that is collected in one place. I have been going here for almost 6 months when the COVID restrictions and shut downs would allow and cannot express how passionate the staff and coaches are.
If you want to learn serious, world-class skills, this is the gym to be in. I would be surprised if anyone who trains here sincerely—without missing even a single day and giving 100%—for five years does not win a UFC title or an international Muay Thai title.
Whether you’re looking to start or improve, to fight or just groove, this is the place for you. Top tier instructors with authentic fight experience + knowledge, a community full of motivated individuals who love to see improvements in their own selves and those around them, and the old-school gym aesthetics as a…
Great place for all levels to train at! Whether you’re a beginner or higher level at Muay Thai, this gym has the class for you
New to muay thai? Start at Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy
Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy 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 Sityodtong Muay Thai 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 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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