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Zelus Fight Club Academy
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zelusfightclubacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 855-788-2555
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This was her first time ever trying muai tai and the coaches made her feel comfortable.”
“My daughter started here when they first opened and it was so welcoming.”
“Especially because I’m a fighter and I only respect experienced trainers.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for top notch Trainers / coaches to learn the art of Muay Thai , kick boxing you won't go wrong here.”
“If you are looking for top notch Trainers / coaches to learn the art of Muay Thai , kick boxing you won't go wrong here.”
What members say
“They coaches are great with taking it slow and showing all the techniques.”
“Great place to train very welcoming and the coaches are very patient and helpful.”
“Great place to train very welcoming and the coaches are very patient and helpful.”
“The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely care about your form and long-term goals.”
“I’m not a gym person so this felt like more of a workout activity then fighting with machines.”
“Clean, organized and the best in the area.”
From the reviews
Great place to train very welcoming and the coaches are very patient and helpful. If you want to know Muay Thai this is the place
Amazing gym with amazing coaches. High level coaching with experienced professional fighters. Definitely recommend.
Must visit and possibly join Muay Thai gym in the city! There’s no one with the most experience amine has and the amazing ability to teach. I look forward to staying at this gym as great Muay Thai gyms are really hard to come by. Especially because I’m a fighter and I only respect experienced trainers.
My daughter started here when they first opened and it was so welcoming. This was her first time ever trying muai tai and the coaches made her feel comfortable. They help build confidence and provide discipline.
New to muay thai? Start at Zelus Fight Club Academy
Zelus Fight Club Academy 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.
Your first muay thai class at Zelus Fight Club 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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