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Muay Thai Classes in Boston, MA
Boston has 3 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gym for training beginners and fighters in Muay Thai and kickboxing. Includes a ring and free first classes.
Good to know in Boston
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 Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness and Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness run women's muay thai.
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.
- Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (569)
- Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.7 (51)
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.
- Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (569)
- Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.7 (51)
Kids & teen muay thai in Boston
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.
- Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (569)
- Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA ★★★★★ 4.7 (51)
Muay thai in Boston: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Boston?
- Most Boston 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 Boston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 gyms in Boston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness, Hard Knocks Muay Thai & MMA. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Boston?
- 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 Boston 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 Boston?
- Yes — 3 Boston 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.