Muay Thai Classes in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has 5 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Absolute Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Watson Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Wise Warriors MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Ron Smith Muay Thai Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Kickboxing St Louis | Muay Thai
4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Good to know in St. Louis
1 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Kickboxing St Louis | 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.
- Watson Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (160)
- Wise Warriors MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (36)
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.
- Absolute Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (160)
- Watson Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (160)
- Wise Warriors MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (36)
Kids & teen muay thai in St. Louis
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.
- Absolute Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (160)
- Watson Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (160)
- Wise Warriors MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (36)
Muay thai in St. Louis: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in St. Louis?
- A few St. Louis gyms list drop-in classes around $75, but most price muay thai as a monthly membership and don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any St. Louis gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 gyms in St. Louis advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Watson Martial Arts, Wise Warriors MMA. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in St. Louis?
- 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. 4 St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
- Yes — 4 St. Louis 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.