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The Compound Fight House
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Silver Spring, Maryland
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 4–18) — 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 thecompoundsilverspring.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (202) 695-5333
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“They have all kinds of self defense classes you can think of and have all kinds of members from beginners to world class fighters.”
“The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
“I recommend taking advantage of the lunch-time class (weekdays at 12:30pm) because you can work with the black belt instructor 1 on 1.”
“The Judo classes focus on both the fundamentals and sparring techniques.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
“The Judo classes focus on both the fundamentals and sparring techniques.”
“They have all kinds of self defense classes you can think of and have all kinds of members from beginners to world class fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“Both my sons seem to enjoy training here (ages 5 and 6) Transitioning into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a transformative experience for me.”
“BJJ/ Muay Thai/MMA and Wrestling……come train with some of the Best…………It’s like a Shaolin Temple of the Arts”
“He wants to merge Judo and BJJ, which makes this gym an even better choice if you want to add more challenge to your martial arts journey!”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
What members say
“The gym is clean, has plenty of space, the staff and coaches are excellent, along with a great community of students that make coming to class everyday fun and exciting.”
“The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children.”
“The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children.”
“They take the time to listen to their students and offer programs that ensure that each class is engaging and informative, catering to various skill levels.”
“This place is great for high school wrestlers to train and enhance wrestling technique and combat conditioning.”
“Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!”
From the reviews
Amazing training facility……join and train with no pressure! Excellent one on one instruction available. Guest instructors visit and hold seminars. Area wrestling for high school students giving them the edge when they compete …… there is also a break area and food is brought in and shared in this area!
From the moment I stepped into the gym, I was welcomed into a community that values learning, personal growth, and mutual respect. The atmosphere is incredibly supportive. The instructors are knowledgeable and also passionate about teaching.
Very positive experience at this training facility! The owners are kind and welcoming to everyone, and the coaches are all very friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and know how to deal with children. My son disliked going to the old bjj academy he was attending, but he actually enjoys going to The Compound!
I've been training here since March of 2019 and I love it! It is a very family-oriented and female-friendly gym. The coaches will help you as a beginner to develop your skills.They offer BJJ, Judo and Muay Thai, and I take all of those classes. The owners are great and so are the students.
New to muay thai? Start at The Compound Fight House
The Compound Fight House 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 The Compound Fight House
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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