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Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brownstown Township, Michigan

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

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 12) — 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule traininggroundscombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (734) 512-8640

Hours

Monday 6–8 AM, 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 6–8 AM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 6–8 AM
Saturday 9 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 Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Wonderful atmosphere to train in, great coaching, and a place where beginners can feel comfortable walking in and learning without the fear of the gym and those in it.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 5 mentions

“People are friendly and very welcoming, and it’s a good place not only to get in shape but learn to defend yourself as well”

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🏆 Fight Team 5 mentions

“A great gym for people who want to learn how to defend themselves and a great gym for experienced fighters to train with other fighters !”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“My kids love coming to class & have learned so much!”

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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 Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Best Kickboxing and Boxing gym downriver hands down.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Have recommended to many friends trying to get back into shape, and some who want to learn boxing and muay thai at a higher level.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Great place to learn mixed martial arts, super friendly staff.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Wonderful atmosphere to train in, great coaching, and a place where beginners can feel comfortable walking in and learning without the fear of the gym and those in it.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Wonderful atmosphere to train in, great coaching, and a place where beginners can feel comfortable walking in and learning without the fear of the gym and those in it.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“People are friendly and very welcoming, and it’s a good place not only to get in shape but learn to defend yourself as well”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“Josh is a great owner and trainer, extremely knowledgeable and will always work Independently with people who are struggling with technique or even with pushing themselves further.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Would highly recommend for anyone looking to increase their cardio or to learn new skills!”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“A great gym for people who want to learn how to defend themselves and a great gym for experienced fighters to train with other fighters !”

From the reviews

Great place to learn self defense and more technical forms of combat in a comfortable environment catered to create a fun and friendly learning environment for beginners to advanced athletes alike.

★★★★★ — Ghoster, May 2023

This gym is as good as it gets for beginners or experienced fighters. My 12 year old With minimal combat sport experience trains here and he is always excited to go back. The head coaches are involved in every training session. They are experienced as far as competing in there skill sets and excellent coaches.

★★★★★ — Ross, Apr 2024

This gym is the best place for anyone who wants to work out, get into shape, or learn technique, regardless of fitness level. All of the trainers are knowledgeable and are always willing to answer questions and help with form. I highly recommend this place!

★★★★★ — Hunter, Jan 2024

Wonderful atmosphere to train in, great coaching, and a place where beginners can feel comfortable walking in and learning without the fear of the gym and those in it. The Coaches have built a great place to get in shape, learn techniques, and maybe make some friends along the way.

★★★★★ — Ghoster, Jan 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness

Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness 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 Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness

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 Training Grounds Combat Sports and Fitness

20785 Gibraltar Rd, Brownstown Township, MI48183

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