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SO8 Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Syracuse, New York
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule so8muaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-727-4279
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great instructors, great structure, and the best training partners of all levels.”
“Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.”
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What members say
“Coach Chong is very knowledgeable and has a deep understanding and passion for Mauy Thai.”
“The members are welcoming, the guidance is top notch and overall I couldn’t recommend this gym more.”
“The owner Chong is such a down to earth human being making you feel so comfortable and at ease learning an art form that is so important for today’s world.”
“The owner Chong is such a down to earth human being making you feel so comfortable and at ease learning an art form that is so important for today’s world.”
“Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.”
“He lives and breathes Muay Thai, on top of being one of the most authentic and compassionate people you'll ever meet.”
From the reviews
This gym has made me feel like I’m really growing again and building my skill. Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.
Sincerely the best combat gym culture there is in the CNY area. Great instructors, great structure, and the best training partners of all levels. Cannot recommend more. Chong (head instructor & owner) has such a passion and understanding for Muay Thai the sport, the culture & as well as as the community he serves.
One of the best martial arts schools in CNY, it’s not just a gym it’s a community of people who want to become better and help others become better. At the helm is Coach Chong who is one of the greatest teachers out there. You won’t find a better experience anywhere!
I have been talking Mauy Thai lessons with coach Chong for three years. Coach Chong is very knowledgeable and has a deep understanding and passion for Mauy Thai. He is a patient teacher and I love all my lessons. Great place to train.
New to muay thai? Start at SO8 Muay Thai
SO8 Muay Thai 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 SO8 Muay Thai
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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