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Team Vaghi Headquarters
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ellisville, Missouri
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
- 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 teamvaghi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 314-544-9999
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Professor Vaghi is so knolwlegable and has a way of explaining things that makes the training accessible to all levels.”
“The instructors genuinely care about the kids and want them to do well, they support them, give up countless hours training and coaching all for the love of the sport.”
“Whether you are looking to compete at the high levels, or looking for a way to get/stay in shape, Vaghi Martial Arts is the place for you, regardless of age or experience.”
“from the little kid looking to learn self discipline to the older gentleman or woman looking to get in great shape.”
Other martial arts here
“You will NOT find better jiu jitsu, people, instruction, family atmosphere, or people invested in you and/or your success anywhere in the world.”
What members say
“Every black belt in the Team is a great instructor, every student is a great colleague.”
“A direct student from GrandMaster Helio Gracie and his son Rickson Gracie, Professor Rodrigo Vaghi has created a welcoming, disciplined yet fun, goal-oriented learning environment.”
“A direct student from GrandMaster Helio Gracie and his son Rickson Gracie, Professor Rodrigo Vaghi has created a welcoming, disciplined yet fun, goal-oriented learning environment.”
“His dedication to the fundamentals, technical precision and humility are embodied by the other black belt coaches that assist with classes, Rob, Tracy and Todd.”
“Whether you are looking to compete at the high levels, or looking for a way to get/stay in shape, Vaghi Martial Arts is the place for you, regardless of age or experience.”
“The dojo is clean and modern, the kids love coming, and it’s the best damn workout there is.”
From the reviews
Although I am new to this gym, I can tell it is a great BJJ school with a diverse wealth of knowledge. Professor Rodrigo is very professional, polite, and a high ranking black belt under the man many would argue to be the greatest BJJ practitioner to ever live (Rickson Gracie).
I am very lucky that I found Professor Rodrigo Vaghi and the Vaghi team. The fact that the St. Louis region has one of the top world-class practitioners and instructors should be a point of pride for any St. Louis resident that values sports, athleticism and martial arts .
Great classes for both adults and children alike. You will NOT find better jiu jitsu, people, instruction, family atmosphere, or people invested in you and/or your success anywhere in the world. This place is truly one of a kind and world class. Professor Vaghi is THE original jiu jitsu in St Louis.
The best team to train with in town. I have been training for 10 years and it is great for learning true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is clean, fun and a great place for all ages boys and girls. from the little kid looking to learn self discipline to the older gentleman or woman looking to get in great shape.
New to muay thai? Start at Team Vaghi Headquarters
Team Vaghi Headquarters 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 Team Vaghi Headquarters
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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