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Spearfish Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Spearfish, South Dakota
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 (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 spearfishmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (605) 291-4030
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of my sons started JuiJitsu at the beginning of the year after watching his older brother taking JuiJitsu and TaeKwondo for the last year at SMA.”
“Plus, now that they added Cardio Kickboxing this is a place that the whole family can learn self defense and how you can over come all aspects of your mind!”
“Though I was pretty rusty at first, learning the basics was a blast.”
Other martial arts here
“Plus, now that they added Cardio Kickboxing this is a place that the whole family can learn self defense and how you can over come all aspects of your mind!”
“I recently had the chance to roll with one of this academy's students, Ryan Grey, at Grappling Industries Cheyenne, and I was incredibly impressed.”
“Wrestling has always been her outlet, but since joining SMA, she’s grown in ways that go far beyond the mat.”
What members say
“Our family is super thankful for SMA, Jordan, Jake, and all of the other great coaches and families!”
“I’ve learned so many new exercises from other members just because of how open and welcoming everyone is — completely different from the self-focused vibe at most gyms.”
“A Life-Changing Experience for Our Family I can’t say enough good things about SMA and the incredible impact it’s had on my daughter, Hazel.”
“At home, she practices constantly, keeps her uniforms spotless, and has taken ownership of her training with so much dedication and pride.”
“Plus, now that they added Cardio Kickboxing this is a place that the whole family can learn self defense and how you can over come all aspects of your mind!”
“Spearfish Martial Arts have improved our child's confidence in all aspects of life, from taekwondo itself to classmates and school.”
From the reviews
Our family is super thankful for SMA, Jordan, Jake, and all of the other great coaches and families! We appreciate the strong culture that is upheld and the character, confidence and discipline that is being built as a result.
I had a great experience training at Spearfish Martial Arts. The community here is incredibly strong and welcoming—it’s one of the friendliest gyms I’ve ever visited. I was unfortunately only able to attend twice, once for a gi class and once for open mat, but by the end I already knew several people by name.
Being new to the area, I was a bit reserved about walking into a Martial Arts Studio and starting training where I didn’t know anyone. Jordan and Nate and all their students brought me right in and immediately treated me as part of the team.
Spearfish Martial Arts have improved our child's confidence in all aspects of life, from taekwondo itself to classmates and school. SMA is more than teaching a sport, they teach discipline and responsibility. SMA is like our second family with the best support in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
New to muay thai? Start at Spearfish Martial Arts
Spearfish 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 Spearfish 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.