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The Mango Tree Fitness and Muay Thai Hawaii Kai
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Honolulu, Hawaii
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.
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 6–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themangotreehawaii.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 808-773-9088
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He communicates very well and creates a positive environment where everyone feels comfortable, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
“🥊 She is so kind, patient, and wonderful with the kids but also cares about helping them learn, build confidence, and have fun.”
“The coaches are all very patient, great teachers, and experienced fighters.”
“I met Berenice and came in for a MT foundations class with Coach Sparkles, and had a great time training with these folks.”
“Highly recommend Mango Tree Muay Thai to anyone looking to learn Muay Thai, get a great workout, and be part of a great community.”
What members say
“The coaches are patient and do an amazing job teaching discipline, respect, and confidence while making every class fun and engaging.”
“Richard, the owner, along with his wife Bernice and the entire staff, have always been extremely welcoming, friendly, and supportive.”
“Richard, the owner, along with his wife Bernice and the entire staff, have always been extremely welcoming, friendly, and supportive.”
“I decided to drop in for a class (level 1 fundamentals) as an out-of-towner.”
“Highly recommend Mango Tree Muay Thai to anyone looking to learn Muay Thai, get a great workout, and be part of a great community.”
“The coaches are all very patient, great teachers, and experienced fighters.”
From the reviews
Mango Tree Muay Thai has been an amazing experience at both the Kaimuki and Hawaii Kai locations. Richard, the owner, along with his wife Bernice and the entire staff, have always been extremely welcoming, friendly, and supportive.
Mango Tree Muay Thai is a great place for kids. Coach Cori is very patient, professional, and really good with my son. She makes the classes fun, but also teaches discipline, confidence, and proper Muay Thai skills. We are very happy to have found this place and highly recommend it!
Top notch instruction, clean facility, new equipment, and friendly vibes all around. I decided to drop in for a class (level 1 fundamentals) as an out-of-towner. After reaching out through the Mango Tree website, Coach Cori set me up with an appointment for my trial class at a convenient time for me.
Our kids started muay thai at Mango Tree Hawaii Kai a couple of months ago and they love it! The coaches are very knowledgeable and stern with their classes. My son enjoys the different lessons enjoys learning this new skill set. I like how this class teaches self discipline, responsibility and accountability.
New to muay thai? Start at The Mango Tree Fitness and Muay Thai Hawaii Kai
The Mango Tree Fitness and Muay Thai Hawaii Kai 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 Mango Tree Fitness and Muay Thai Hawaii Kai
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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