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The House of Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Norfolk, Virginia
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.
Friendly and welcoming gym that teaches Muay Thai kickboxing.
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 thehouseofmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 383-9293
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“More than just a gym, they built a family of next level professionals where even beginners feel welcomed.”
“My daughter and her friend are members now and they love it!”
“No matter how many people are there, they focus on every individual like it’s a private session.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“There is more than just self defense and striking taught at the children classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I did my intro with Coach Kayla, and then rolled into a fitness kickboxing class.”
“I'm passing through from Louisiana and I've been training and coaching Muay Thai and BJJ for over 8½ years and this place has been nothing short of amazing!”
What members say
“I’ve trained Muay Thai in multiple different states and it’s always hard to find a gym that teaches traditional Muay Thai with great coaching and culture.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“All the coaches have the skills, credibility, and care to deliver first-rate instruction and ensure students comprehend the techniques.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“I’ve trained Muay Thai in multiple different states and it’s always hard to find a gym that teaches traditional Muay Thai with great coaching and culture.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this place, I've always wanted to learn Muay Thai and BJJ and they got it both with top notch instructors. If you work most of the day they have classes from 5 all the way to 930 and they rotate the hours for Muay Thai and BJJ to really accommodate to everyone.
When I first stepped into The House of Muay Thai, I was immediately greeted with welcome and love. When joining the class the Instructor Jake was very detailed about drills and made it easy to understand the techniques. The Energy of the studio was calm and relaxing.
Awesome facility! I’ve trained with Coach Jake on more than one occasion and I can attest that he is the real deal! Classes are structured well and the energy of the students is second to none. If you’re in the area and truly would like to learn authentic Muay Thai , I recommend this place! 5 stars ⭐️
I highly recommend this gym. I had the opportunity of training at this gym for what turned out to be 7 months. I was recovering from a surgery that prevented me training BJJ, which was my pre-surgery hobby and primary interest.
New to muay thai? Start at The House of Muay Thai
The House of Muay Thai 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 House of Muay Thai
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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