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Torres Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hobart, Indiana

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule torresmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 219-963-6071

Hours

Monday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Friday 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–3:30 pm
Sunday 10 am–3:30 pm

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 Torres Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or have been working out for years, I think you'll find exactly what you are looking for to suit your fitness needs at Torres Martial Arts Academy!”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 13 mentions

“They have the greatest staff, the greatest instructors, and the greatest classes for all levels from kids to adults!”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Aspiring amateur and pro fighters, stay at home moms, retirees, kids.”

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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 Torres Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“If you’ve ever wanted to learn kickboxing, Brazilian jujitsu and more there’s no better place and no better instructors than here at Torres Martial arts!”

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🥊 Boxing

“He fit right back in with both the kids kick boxing class and kids Jiu-jitsu.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 8 mentions

“I often tell friends that Jesus and Jiu Jitsu saved my life and when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are none better than Miguel Torres.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I was at a famous Mma fighters gym before.”

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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 123 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or have been working out for years, I think you'll find exactly what you are looking for to suit your fitness needs at Torres Martial Arts Academy!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 12 mentions

“Miguel is an excellent coach and everybody that comes into the gym eventually feels like family because everybody is a team player.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“Miguel Torres is always at the gym, and unless he is training for a fight he trains everyone.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“I should also mention that Mely (the real boss) runs a tight ship, with friendly front desk staff, and a super clean, you-could-eat-off-the-floor environment.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“I’ve been a member of this gym for 5 years and I drive an hour each way (sometimes longer while stuck in traffic), it’s worth the commute.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The confidence I gained and the lessons I learned, both in martial arts and about life in general, by Miguel and everybody are things I will forever cherish and be grateful for.”

From the reviews

been coming here for over 2 years, and cant say enough about how much this place and the people there have changed my life for the better. They have classes morning and evening and even on the holidays in the AM. Class time/availability is unmatched in the area.

★★★★★ — Trey, Dec 2016

I attend the kick-boxing classes at Torres Martial Arts. I definitely feel like I've learned a lot and met some fitness goals so far in the 6 months I've been working out there. Miguel is very dedicated to his students, he is there all day everyday they are open, incredible!

★★★★★ — Krystal, Nov 2016

This is honestly the best thing you’ll ever do! They have the greatest staff, the greatest instructors, and the greatest classes for all levels from kids to adults! There really is no better place to learn something new then here!

★★★★★ — Laura, Feb 2020

Love Torres! My son has been coming for a year and a half now with a break in between. When he came back it was like he never left. He fit right back in with both the kids kick boxing class and kids Jiu-jitsu. I couldn't be more satisfied with the skills he has learned in both classes.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Jun 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Torres Martial Arts Academy

Torres Martial Arts Academy 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 Torres Martial Arts Academy

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 Torres Martial Arts Academy

8560 E Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN46342

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