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The Forge Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lafayette, Indiana
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theforgetc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 723-0667
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They do an amazing job of accommodating all skill levels, and helping you grow from wherever you are at.”
“He's an only child, so it makes my husband and I glad to know that he is able to roll with other kids considering he lacks that in a sibling.”
“A great place to take yourself and your kids to get the right self defense training you need!”
Other martial arts here
“This place has striking, grappling, gi, no gi and even has judo chops.”
“This place has striking, grappling, gi, no gi and even has judo chops.”
What members say
“This journey that I decided to share with this family to become a better version of myself is very welcoming and helpful.”
“This journey that I decided to share with this family to become a better version of myself is very welcoming and helpful.”
“Classes are focused on practical street application and combine strength, conditioning, and technique training.”
“Classes are focused on practical street application and combine strength, conditioning, and technique training.”
“My son loves attending family classes with me.”
“It is very affordable, without sacrificing the value of training.”
From the reviews
This place feels like home. You get the best of the best coaching in multiple arts, and you gain a family in the meantime. It is very affordable, without sacrificing the value of training. They do an amazing job of accommodating all skill levels, and helping you grow from wherever you are at.
This is my first time learning combat sports and it has been an encouraging experience. The trainers are incredibly passionate about their respective disciplines and the community of people at Forge are kind, patient, and a lot of fun.
Loved taking classes here. I learned a lot about technique but also how to be much more aware of my surroundings. Great classes for individuals and families. Would recommend and want to attend again.
This place has striking, grappling, gi, no gi and even has judo chops. It covers all your bases and more. Coaches have real fighting experience.
New to muay thai? Start at The Forge Training Center
The Forge Training Center 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 The Forge Training Center
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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