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Thai Boxing University

5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Liverpool, New York

Muay Thai gym Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Fight team

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

  • 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
  • Drop-ins drop-ins run around $19.95 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • 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 thaiboxinguniversity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 607-423-5159

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday 12–5 pm
Sunday 12–5 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Thai Boxing University, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Fight Team 4 mentions

“As a martial artist the most important aspect to becoming a well rounded fighter is natural and gradual progression.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Thai Boxing University — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“He crafts his coaching with great detail, adjustments, and ideas to expand on.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“It’s a wonderful way of learning techniques the way he breaks everything down and makes YOU feel like you’re in his class is TOP TIER.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 6 mentions

“As a martial artist the most important aspect to becoming a well rounded fighter is natural and gradual progression.”

From the reviews

I have been a student in Muay Thai since 2013 and I can hands down say that Thai Boxing University is a game changer. Having world class instructionals from Ajarn Kevin Seaman at your fingertips is a luxury and this site is without a doubt THE best Muay Thai instructional and reference site out there.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Mar 2025

Ajarn Kevin Seaman is a remarkable Muay Thai coach with a plethora of knowledge and a true passion for the art. Thai Boxing University offers a vast array of valuable resources for fighters at any level. As a professional fighter myself, I am honored to represent the Smiling Tiger brand 🙏🏻

★★★★★ — James, Mar 2025

New to the community but I’ve been a Smiling Tiger student for the past 5-6 years now and as a result have become one of the striking coaches at my home gym in Harleysville.

★★★★★ — Sam, May 2025

Technique is everything, and I’ve found Thai Boxing University’s instruction to be an incredible tool for honing mine. My schedule only allows me to train in person once or twice a week, but Thai Boxing University helps me stay sharp at home. Ajarn Seaman is an outstanding teacher with a great team supporting him.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Apr 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Thai Boxing University

Thai Boxing University 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Thai Boxing University

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Thai Boxing University

911 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY13088

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