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Wai Kru
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Allston, 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
- 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
- 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 waikru.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-237-6382
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 12–4 pm |
| Sunday | 1–3 pm |
The classes they run
“This place is awesome if you train Muay Thai, BJJ, or MMA and a great environment for both beginners and people with more experience.”
“Everyone is humble and friendly and it's been a great place for my son to learn from terrific role models.”
“Great gym for muay-thai and jiu-jitsu--whether you want to fight competitively, get in shape, or just meet great people.”
“Kru John and Professor Elbert are both highly skilled and teach fundamentals and positional/wrestling style techniques.”
Other martial arts here
“I am the Boxing Trainer/Front desk at Wai Kru.”
“This place is awesome if you train Muay Thai, BJJ, or MMA and a great environment for both beginners and people with more experience.”
“This place is awesome if you train Muay Thai, BJJ, or MMA and a great environment for both beginners and people with more experience.”
“They have all different classes for BJJ (gi and no gi, focus more on no gi), Muay Thai, Judo and MMA.”
“Kru John and Professor Elbert are both highly skilled and teach fundamentals and positional/wrestling style techniques.”
What members say
“Coach Dave is a beast, he is great at getting everyone to push themselves.”
“This place is awesome if you train Muay Thai, BJJ, or MMA and a great environment for both beginners and people with more experience.”
“Ive learned so much in these past couple of months but what i like the most is the inclusivness and how everyone treats each other like family.”
“Kru John and Professor Elbert are both highly skilled and teach fundamentals and positional/wrestling style techniques.”
“The classes are challenging and brutal, but you learn proper technique while getting the best workout of your life.”
“I was completely new to the sport when I started but I was able to win a grappling competition after just 2 months of training!”
From the reviews
I am the Boxing Trainer/Front desk at Wai Kru. It’s been a bit of a rebuilding situation here for about a year now dealing with issues as listed in the reviews but nothing we can’t overcome! I apologize on behalf of Wai Kru for the bad experiences.
Joining Wai Kru was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Since day one, I have received nothing but top notch instruction. Instructors and members alike want you to succeed regardless of your experience level. They will work with you to unlock your fullest potential while keeping it safe and manageable.
Wai Kru is a very unique gym. The skill level is extremely high and the instruction is definitely top notch.. It's a super good place to start if you have never trained before. Classes run pretty much all day long and gym is open and available between classes. It's easy to get to from public transportation.
This place is awesome. I started training here in February 2021, and it was such a great vibe right off the bat. The owner is unbelievably knowledgeable about so many different martial arts and styles, and the entire coaching staff wants to see you succeed in whatever your goals are.
New to muay thai? Start at Wai Kru
Wai Kru 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 Wai Kru
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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