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STRIKELAB – Washington, DC
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Washington, District of Columbia
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Website & schedule strikelabfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-299-0031
The classes they run
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“The best gym I’ve been to in the DMV for boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The best gym I’ve been to in the DMV for boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The best gym I’ve been to in the DMV for boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“The coaches were very thorough and knowledgeable and the facilities were very tidy and well kept.”
From the reviews
The best gym I’ve been to in the DMV for boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. Extremely well-run and professional. I’ve trained at the Falls Church location and can’t wait for the DC location to open. Highly recommend!
This is the best gym in D.C.! If you want quality coaches with a competitive edge. The classes are catered to different times throughout the day, so you can still make it during a busy work day. Highly recommend this place!
I’ve been training with Coach Sam for years since before the pandemic and followed him out to Falls Church when he moved his gym there – clear technical instruction for any level & a welcoming environment that leads to genuine community. Thrilled that he’s now back in DC with this new location!
The coaches were very thorough and knowledgeable and the facilities were very tidy and well kept. 10/10 one of the best gyms in DC
New to muay thai? Start at STRIKELAB – Washington, DC
STRIKELAB – Washington, DC 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 STRIKELAB – Washington, DC
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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