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Striking Institute
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Little Canada, Minnesota
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–9 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–9 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I would highly recommend Striking Institute to anyone who wants a fun environment to train in, beginners who want to start off, or veteran trainers looking for a new home.”
“Kaitlyn and Ryan are both champion fighters, and they’ve been coaching martial arts professionally for decades now.”
“There are a wide array of students, ranging from competitive athletes, hobbyists, fitness focused to self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“The Striking Institute is a great school to train Muay Thai and Kickboxing and the name says it all.”
“Home to many high level kickboxing/Muay Thai/MMA athletes.”
What members say
“Top notch facility with world class coaches, couldn’t recommend this place enough!”
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
“Great atmosphere, genuine group of humble people and world-class instruction.”
“Ryan is an encyclopedia of cool techniques to use against your opponent.”
“Kaitlyn and Ryan are both champion fighters, and they’ve been coaching martial arts professionally for decades now.”
“A great gym geared towards all levels of individual interested in learning Muay Thai or sharpening their striking skills.”
From the reviews
The best gym I've ever been to! Not only are Ryan and Kaitlin well known and respected in the MN Fight Community, they run an excellent ship! Every time I go there, I feel very welcome, expertly taught, and cared for. I signed up instantly after my first class.
The Striking institute has very knowledgeable and experienced fight trainers. Ryan is an encyclopedia of cool techniques to use against your opponent. We get both the physical and mental strategies of fighting. The schedule offers a wide mix of class times, both day and evening. And weekends are offered as well.
The Striking Institute is a great school to train Muay Thai and Kickboxing and the name says it all. Kaitlyn and Ryan are both champion fighters, and they’ve been coaching martial arts professionally for decades now.
Technical, Combat Tested Martial Arts (Gym reconfigured to meet social distancing guidelines) Owned by a current and former professional fighters with decades of fighting and coaching experience . There are a wide array of students, ranging from competitive athletes, hobbyists, fitness focused to self defense.
New to muay thai? Start at Striking Institute
Striking Institute 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 Striking Institute
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. 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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