Muay Thai Classes in Detroit, MI
Detroit has 3 muay thai gyms — including 2 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.
Boxing Gym Cooper's
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Gym for learning martial arts such as Muay Thai and boxing via classes and programs.
Institute of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Cooper's Kickboxing and Muay Thai Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Good to know in Detroit
2 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Cooper's Kickboxing and Muay Thai Gym runs women's muay thai.
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.
- Boxing Gym Cooper's ★★★★★ 4.6 (160)
- Cooper's Kickboxing and Muay Thai Gym ★★★★★ 4.8 (30)
Kids & teen muay thai in Detroit
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.
- Boxing Gym Cooper's ★★★★★ 4.6 (160)
- Institute of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- Cooper's Kickboxing and Muay Thai Gym ★★★★★ 4.8 (30)
Muay thai in Detroit: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Detroit?
- Most Detroit 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 Detroit gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Detroit gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Detroit?
- 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. 2 Detroit 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 Detroit?
- Yes — 3 Detroit 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.