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Virtue Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Waltham, Massachusetts
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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule virtuemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-709-5475
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very beginner friendly gym, but also a great place to train if you’re more intermediate-advanced level.”
“Coach Tom has a wonderful way of connecting with kids while maintaining high standards and creating a positive, supportive environment.”
“Whether you want to compete (MMA, BJJ, Muay thai), learn how to defend yourself, or just get fit, this is the place to be.”
“Whether you want to compete (MMA, BJJ, Muay thai), learn how to defend yourself, or just get fit, this is the place to be.”
“He provides clear instruction, emphasizes proper technique, and creates a structured training environment while remaining approachable and easy to talk to.”
Other martial arts here
“Great gym if you ever wanted to learn Brazilian jiu-Jitsu and/or Muay Thai kickboxing!”
“Whether you want to compete (MMA, BJJ, Muay thai), learn how to defend yourself, or just get fit, this is the place to be.”
“Whether you want to compete (MMA, BJJ, Muay thai), learn how to defend yourself, or just get fit, this is the place to be.”
What members say
“Even if you’re intermediate or advanced, the head coach/owner is incredibly knowledgeable and will fill any gaps in your game 🥊🥋”
“Not only is he a knowledgeable and skilled instructor, he was built a friendly, kind, and welcoming environment for all.”
“Coach Tom has a wonderful way of connecting with kids while maintaining high standards and creating a positive, supportive environment.”
“Coach Tom actually cares about his students and develops personal relationships with everyone, on top of explaining all techniques perfectly and demonstrating applications.”
“The amount of things I’ve learned both about myself as a person, and technically about fighting over the past 6 months is insane.”
“Great gym if you ever wanted to learn Brazilian jiu-Jitsu and/or Muay Thai kickboxing!”
From the reviews
Joining this gym was single handedly the best decision I ever made. The amount of things I’ve learned both about myself as a person, and technically about fighting over the past 6 months is insane.
Tom Cheviot is a great teacher of both Brazilian Jiu jitsu and Muay Thai. He teaches both arts with passion and with an eye to detail that helps his students excel in either style. So if you’re looking for some great BJJ, Muay Thai, Or MMA training look no further than Virtue Martial Arts.
I have trained with Tom for over a year. Whenever I visit other gyms traveling I'm always grateful for the culture of Virtue Martial Arts. It is welcoming and challenging. Tom is an awesome Coach and is focused on the basics - excited to keep growing with the gym!
Tommy was my coach for a few years and before that he was a student at a gym we both went to for striking and wrestling - he is super nice and just really down to earth with how he teaches. He for sure creates a great training environment!
New to muay thai? Start at Virtue Martial Arts
Virtue Martial Arts 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 Virtue Martial 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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