Muay Thai Classes in Columbia, MD
Columbia has 3 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Ground Control MMA Columbia
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Maryland Thai Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Good to know in Columbia
1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai and Maryland Thai Boxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (159)
- Ground Control MMA Columbia ★★★★★ 4.9 (50)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (159)
- Ground Control MMA Columbia ★★★★★ 4.9 (50)
- Maryland Thai Boxing ★★★★★ 4.8 (5)
Kids & teen muay thai in Columbia
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.9 (159)
- Ground Control MMA Columbia ★★★★★ 4.9 (50)
Muay thai in Columbia: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Columbia?
- Most Columbia gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Columbia gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 gyms in Columbia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Rising Tide Academy (Columbia) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Muay Thai, Ground Control MMA Columbia. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Columbia?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Columbia gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Columbia?
- Yes — 2 Columbia gyms run kids' or youth muay thai. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.