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Vital Combat Team

5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Beavercreek, Ohio

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule vitalcombatteam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (513) 438-0288

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12:30 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 Vital Combat Team, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Whether you’re a seasoned grappler or a complete beginner, their instruction is clear, detailed, and tailored to meet each student’s needs.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“My son Carter recently started his journey with the vital combat team and the million questions I had were answered so quickly and with kindness and educational support.”

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🏆 Fight Team 4 mentions

“Vital Combat Team in Ohio is an inspiring mixed martial arts facility that energizes both beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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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 Vital Combat Team — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“The spacious venue boasts top-notch equipment and offers a variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 6 mentions

“It is a great place to train and learn skills in both grappling and striking—amazing coaches who care about you and the progress you make in your training.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Vital Combat Team in Ohio is an inspiring mixed martial arts facility that energizes both beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“The spacious venue boasts top-notch equipment and offers a variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling.”

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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 72 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“It is a great place to train and learn skills in both grappling and striking—amazing coaches who care about you and the progress you make in your training.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Whether you’re a seasoned grappler or a complete beginner, their instruction is clear, detailed, and tailored to meet each student’s needs.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 23 mentions

“From the moment my family and I stepped through the door, we were greeted with such warmth and genuine hospitality and care, that immediately made us feel like part of the family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“In addition to fighting techniques, the academy promotes overall wellness through conditioning workouts and nutritional guidance.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“In addition to fighting techniques, the academy promotes overall wellness through conditioning workouts and nutritional guidance.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 6 mentions

“Vital Combat Team in Ohio is an inspiring mixed martial arts facility that energizes both beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”

From the reviews

I have only had about 4 or 5 classes so far and have already learned so so much! The environment is incredibly uplifting and everyone is encouraging and very helpful. I have already started making some new friendships due to everyone’s friendly and open communication.

★★★★★ — Thalia, Jan 2024

My Thoughts on Vital Combat Team I truly appreciate Vital Combat Team. I’m very content with my decision to enroll my child here. What stands out to me the most is how each child receives individual attention from the coaches, especially the professor, who works with them based on their unique needs.

★★★★★ — Mohira, Apr 2025

My 8 year old daughter is in her third year of jujitsu and we recently transferred to JGMMA when they opened up this location. The amount of training, education and discipline she is receiving at this location is phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Erin, Sep 2023

Vital Combat Team in Ohio is an inspiring mixed martial arts facility that energizes both beginners and seasoned fighters alike. The spacious venue boasts top-notch equipment and offers a variety of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Oct 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Vital Combat Team

Vital Combat Team 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Vital Combat Team

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 Vital Combat Team

4468 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH45440

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