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The Garage Kickboxing

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Alabaster, Alabama

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule garagekickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (205) 624-3123

Hours

Monday 8 AM–12 PM, 2–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–12 PM, 2–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–12 PM, 2–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–12 PM, 2–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–12 PM, 2–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

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 The Garage Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“I decided to come here as a first time martial artist and it was one of the best decisions I could have made.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“My grandson is in a class of 4 or 5 other kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Plus, everyday I get a one on one pad session with the coaches.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“Awesome place, Great people, great workout, and you actually learn while you work out.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Whether you're a first timer like I was or a veteran looking to compete, this gym is perfect if you're looking for a close family atmosphere and a place to work out and learn.”

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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 The Garage Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Owner Jonathan has a great venture here at The Garage, KickBoxing.”

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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 6 mentions

“Incredible workouts with high intensity training, great coaching staff, and you learn real and applicable fighting skills”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I decided to come here as a first time martial artist and it was one of the best decisions I could have made.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 15 mentions

“I love the family atmosphere and how encouraging everyone is, but I also love that they push you and know what you’re capable of.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Awesome place, Great people, great workout, and you actually learn while you work out.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Whether you're a first timer like I was or a veteran looking to compete, this gym is perfect if you're looking for a close family atmosphere and a place to work out and learn.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“Both of my teenagers work out here and it’s been the BEST confidence booster and life changer for them.”

From the reviews

I decided to come here as a first time martial artist and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. I trained here for about four months before I relocated across the country and I already miss it. All the students and coaches are very welcoming and the environment was always friendly and free of judgement.

★★★★★ — Cosmo, Jul 2022

This gym is life changing! I have serious anxiety and it has helped me manage it so much. I also have set out to lose weight and the coaches are AMAZING! No matter your skill level, they will be so focused on helping you get to where you want!

★★★★★ — Blair, Oct 2020

Great place to workout, get destressed, improve skills and push yourself to your limits. These guys are awesome all skill levels all ages. If you want a fantastic workout with some great people, give it a try it's addictive

★★★★★ — Karyn, Oct 2020

Owner Jonathan has a great venture here at The Garage, KickBoxing. My grandson is in a class of 4 or 5 other kids. Jonathan has proven to be an excellent instructor, with a great amount of patience with my grandson's class. We're very pleased to have enrolled our grandson here.

★★★★★ — Jack, Jun 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at The Garage Kickboxing

The Garage Kickboxing 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at The Garage Kickboxing

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 The Garage Kickboxing

239 1st St S, Alabaster, AL35007

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