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United Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 unitedgsarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-886-1079
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 am, 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're brand new or have years on the mat, they meet you where you're at and help you grow.”
“I signed my son up when he was 6 (he is now 9) and it’s been amazing for him!”
“The coaches are amazing and go above and beyond for the kids and will even spend 1 on 1 time with kids to make sure they’re getting it.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new with good people—United Arts has you covered.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new with good people—United Arts has you covered.”
Other martial arts here
“They’ve helped develop my skills not only in jiu-jitsu (combative training) but in character and self-improvement.”
“From fundamental to expert BJJ classes, Muy Thai, and MMA classes.”
What members say
“The coaches are amazing and go above and beyond for the kids and will even spend 1 on 1 time with kids to make sure they’re getting it.”
“The staff as well as the coaches have been nothing but sincere and welcoming to me.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new with good people—United Arts has you covered.”
“My daughter started in 2018 at 10 years old in the kids program.”
“United Arts is an extremely clean facility with high level Instructors that truly is passionate in helping you.”
From the reviews
This gym has been the best decision I’ve ever made. The staff as well as the coaches have been nothing but sincere and welcoming to me. Coming from out of state I thought meeting people would be difficult, but the gym reassured me that with them I can fail, learn, improve and they will be with me for every step of the…
To me, the 3 most important things in a martial arts gym are: 1. Detail-oriented instruction 2. Friendliness of students and staff 3. Cleanliness BJJ United excels in all 3 aspects. The instructors are great,everyone gets attention and they teach you the intricacies that are so important in all martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is great. They take a real interest in the kids and take their time teaching. All experience groups train together which enhances the learning. The coaches are patient, and really work to help make the kids be their best selves both in and out of the gym.
United has been my second home since 2017. From beginner to now brown belt. They have shown me so much love and patience. They’ve helped develop my skills not only in jiu-jitsu (combative training) but in character and self-improvement. They offer all types of classes.
New to muay thai? Start at United Arts
United Arts 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 United Arts
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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