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York Mixed Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in York, Pennsylvania
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 ymmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-855-0695
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 1–3 pm |
The classes they run
“If you are new to the sport with no experience or very little they will ease you into it and work at your comfort level.”
“My son started at York MMA Academy just before he turned 5 and after two and a half years, we couldn't be happier with this gym.”
“Particularly for me, as a woman, it is invaluable to find a martial arts school that is so supportive and welcoming.”
“Coach George is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable and does great in revealing individual potential especially during his private lessons.”
“York MMA trains everyone from beginners to professional fighters.”
“Whatever your goals may be, if you're looking for a solid place to loose weight, learn self defense or even become a fighter, this is the Harvard of martial Arts in the York area.”
“This is a great workout for all genders and ages.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches have been a great influence in fostering growth not just in our son's BJJ skills, but also his maturity and leadership in the sport.”
“York MMA is simply a great place to learn and train at any level and experience, the coaches are incredibly prepared, patient and excellent attention to detail.”
“If you are looking for a place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, or self defense, this is your place!”
What members say
“Miss Sonja and the rest of the kids' class coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and are always willing to go the extra mile to help out.”
“Coach George is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable and does great in revealing individual potential especially during his private lessons.”
“He is patient, knowledgeable, promotes a family atmosphere, and has helped countless students (including myself) with their training, fitness goals, and personal growth.”
“York MMA is simply a great place to learn and train at any level and experience, the coaches are incredibly prepared, patient and excellent attention to detail.”
“Oh and let's not leave out fun, you work hard and break a sweat for sure but you also have a lot of fun doing it.”
“Everyone in the school wants to see you winning, whether that's in your personal goals or in a competition if you choose to do that.”
From the reviews
I’ve been attending class at York MMA for almost a year now and enjoy every minute of it. At first I was a little nervous about my skill level in comparison to others and wondering if I was going to be able to do this at all but it was nothing to be concerned about.
York MMA is simply a great place to learn and train at any level and experience, the coaches are incredibly prepared, patient and excellent attention to detail. The children's program is highly recommended and love the positive growth I've seen in my son over the last 2 years. It's more than a school, it's a family.
I've been training at York MMA on and off for well over a decade and I can say without a doubt if you live in or around that area and want the very best Mixed Martial Arts training, this is the place to seek out. Classes are safe, well supervised, very beginner friendly and highly productive.
Outstanding place to train! I trained at York MMA for about a year before I moved and I still have lots of great memories. Coaches are not only knowledgeable but they make you feel like family. The teammates were very helpful. Forget everything you've hear about MMA places are the places you go get beat up.
New to muay thai? Start at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy
York Mixed Martial Arts Academy 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 York Mixed Martial Arts Academy
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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