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The Institute Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Keansburg, New Jersey
Boxing gym offering yoga and wrestling classes, plus beginner to advanced Muay Thai instruction.
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
- 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
- Website & schedule theinstitute.bio — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-770-9560
The classes they run
“Mike has fighters traveling the country and competing at the top of their craft, but remains humble and down to earth and welcoming to all skill levels.”
“Our family has been a part of The Institute Muay Thai in Keansburg NJ since they opened the kids program, Little Guy Muay Thai almost 3 years ago.”
“Mike has fighters traveling the country and competing at the top of their craft, but remains humble and down to earth and welcoming to all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“This is a martial arts melting pot that focuses first and foremost on Muay Thai kickboxing but incorporates standard boxing, yoga, wrestling, and general mma principles.”
“This is a martial arts melting pot that focuses first and foremost on Muay Thai kickboxing but incorporates standard boxing, yoga, wrestling, and general mma principles.”
“This is a martial arts melting pot that focuses first and foremost on Muay Thai kickboxing but incorporates standard boxing, yoga, wrestling, and general mma principles.”
“This is a martial arts melting pot that focuses first and foremost on Muay Thai kickboxing but incorporates standard boxing, yoga, wrestling, and general mma principles.”
What members say
“Not only do we have the best instructors on the East coast they also have the biggest hearts!”
“Mike has fighters traveling the country and competing at the top of their craft, but remains humble and down to earth and welcoming to all skill levels.”
“Mike has fighters traveling the country and competing at the top of their craft, but remains humble and down to earth and welcoming to all skill levels.”
“Our family has been a part of The Institute Muay Thai in Keansburg NJ since they opened the kids program, Little Guy Muay Thai almost 3 years ago.”
“Mike has fighters traveling the country and competing at the top of their craft, but remains humble and down to earth and welcoming to all skill levels.”
From the reviews
I am not a typical gym person nor am I a fighter but Since I joined The Institute Muay Thai I have reaped so many benefits!! I have lost over 30lbs, I have become so much healthier- no more high blood pressure, no more borderline diabetes, my numbers just keep improving and I train beside some of the best fighters…
Best place to train! Wanna lose weight? The Institute got you! Wanna fight? The Institute got you there too. Just looking to get into a fun workout environment? You guessed it. . . Mike and his crew got you on this one too! Whatever you're looking for in your exercise life, you can find it here!
Brought my six year old son here the last two months and have been nothing but delighted with how coach Mike runs the class for his youngest students. A former teacher, he knows how to command their attention and get them inspired.
Our family has been a part of The Institute Muay Thai in Keansburg NJ since they opened the kids program, Little Guy Muay Thai almost 3 years ago. The gym community, the classes and most of all, the coaches, have made huge impacts on us. Owner, and Head Coach Mike Burke is exceptional with the kids!
New to muay thai? Start at The Institute Muay Thai
The Institute 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 Institute 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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