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Sityodtong Muay Thai Clearwater, FL | USA
5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Clearwater, Florida
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 sityodtongclearwater.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 727-289-7296
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fighter, the camaraderie is palpable, creating an environment that fosters growth and mutual respect.”
“Also kid friendly, amazing coaches with great experience and has everything you need to train/weightlift/learn!”
“I've been training at MJM for less than 6 months, and the progress I've made training 1 on 1 with Kru Matt has been incredible!”
“First, I think it's so wonderful that they offer open sparring free of charge which is how I found myself at this gym on Saturday morninngs.”
“They also offer classess on pad work and clinching which I have taken advantage of as well.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fighter, the camaraderie is palpable, creating an environment that fosters growth and mutual respect.”
“If you want to fight, get in shape, or learn self defense this is the place.”
Other martial arts here
“Whoever is looking in the area for Muay Thai, kicking boxing, MMA, exc.”
“Whoever is looking in the area for Muay Thai, kicking boxing, MMA, exc.”
What members say
“Kru Mathew, Ashley, Bernard, Jack, Bill and Mike are all great instructors and I have learned a technique/strategy from each of them.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fighter, the camaraderie is palpable, creating an environment that fosters growth and mutual respect.”
“They’ll never make you feel stupid for the amount of questions you ask, I’ve always felt comfortable there and it’s becoming a family to me at this point.”
“I highly recommend MJM Muay Thai to anyone looking to start their Muay Thai journey from day 1 or anyone who wants to level up their current technique.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fighter, the camaraderie is palpable, creating an environment that fosters growth and mutual respect.”
“MJM, in particular the owner and head coach Matt McKusker, is, by a significant margin, the greatest asset to those wanting to learn real Muay Thai in the Bay area.”
From the reviews
I am a Muay Thai instructor from Ohio and I dropped into a class while on vacation. Coach Shawn was very knowledgeable and passionate in his teaching. He is also a wonderful practitioner of Muay Thai. I greatly appreciate the experience that I had.
MJM, in particular the owner and head coach Matt McKusker, is, by a significant margin, the greatest asset to those wanting to learn real Muay Thai in the Bay area. Matt is a technical expert with no equivalent in Florida, and the development of Muay Thai skills in his gym is second to absolutely no one.
At 41 years old, I decided to learn a martial art, and I couldn't have picked a better gym or art to begin this journey with. I've been training at MJM for less than 6 months, and the progress I've made training 1 on 1 with Kru Matt has been incredible!
Discovering MJM has been nothing short of transformative for my martial arts journey. From the moment I walked in, I knew I had found a place where passion for the sport and a sense of family converge. The trainers here are not just experts; they are true masters of Muay Thai.
New to muay thai? Start at Sityodtong Muay Thai Clearwater, FL | USA
Sityodtong Muay Thai Clearwater, FL | USA 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 Clearwater, FL | USA
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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