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Vice City Striking & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Miami, Florida
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.
A welcoming gym specializing in Muay Thai and boxing, as well as kickboxing.
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
- 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 vicecitystriking.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 754-300-6978
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 6:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches and students are extremely friendly and welcoming, which makes it a great place for beginners and experienced fighters alike.”
“The classes keep you moving, working hard, and constantly learning — perfect if you want to build your skills quickly and get a great workout.”
“I stayed for sparring afterward, and everyone was respectful and welcoming, which made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in.”
“I was in the area during my fight camp, and Ryan Rutherford (the owner) and his students made me feel welcome and helped me prepare for my upcoming fights at the TBAs.”
Other martial arts here
“I took a boxing/kickboxing class with the owner, Ryan.”
“I take the pads and bags classes twice weekly and the boxing class weekly and go for fitness reasons (not a fighter nor plan to be).”
“His style works well for someone who wants to learn the art of MMA but also enjoy and do so in a judgement free environment.”
What members say
“Great gym with an amazing, funny and knowledgeable coach that knows how to explain what he's talking about and gives good advice while doing the exercices.”
“I came in out of shape - I remember my first day coach Ryan was genuinely worried something was wrong with me cause of how out of breath and dead I was just from the warm up.”
“I stayed for sparring afterward, and everyone was respectful and welcoming, which made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in.”
“Ryan and Guerby are extremely professional and well invested into their students to make sure we learn the details.”
“The classes keep you moving, working hard, and constantly learning — perfect if you want to build your skills quickly and get a great workout.”
“I was in the area during my fight camp, and Ryan Rutherford (the owner) and his students made me feel welcome and helped me prepare for my upcoming fights at the TBAs.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough about the exceptional coaching at Vice City Striking. Ryan and Guerdy bring an impressive wealth of the Miami Muay Thai experience to the table. Guerdy’s extensive background with over a decade of Muay Thai fighting, including trips to the renowned Sitmonchai gym in Thailand, is truly remarkable.
Started going here in October 2024 but didn't start really going consistently until Jan 2025. I take the pads and bags classes twice weekly and the boxing class weekly and go for fitness reasons (not a fighter nor plan to be).
If you’re in Miami and looking to train- Vice City Striking is the spot for you. From the moment you walk in, the energy hits different—motivating, welcoming, and 100% authentic. The coaches don’t just teach—they build fighters.
As an active fighter who’s lived in Thailand for 4 years. I can say the quality of training at VCS is great! I had the chance to learn some cool techniques with coach Ryan who’s was also a super friendly host.
New to muay thai? Start at Vice City Striking & Muay Thai
Vice City Striking & Muay Thai 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 Vice City Striking & 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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