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Muay Thai Classes in Somerville, MA
Somerville has 3 muay thai gyms — including 3 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.
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gym teaching Muay Thai self-defense, along with fitness classes.
Good to know in Somerville
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy.
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.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy ★★★★★ 5 (65)
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.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy ★★★★★ 5 (65)
Kids & teen muay thai in Somerville
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.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
Muay thai in Somerville: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Somerville?
- Most Somerville 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 Somerville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 3 gyms in Somerville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Brazilian Martial Arts Center, 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Somerville?
- 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 Somerville 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 Somerville?
- Yes — 2 Somerville gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.