Muay Thai Classes in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati has 8 muay thai gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.
Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA.
4.9 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Powell MMA and Fitness (Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling)
5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Red Tiger Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Ark MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Mission MMA Cincinnati
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
POWER Self-Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Cincinnati
1 of the 8 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA..
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA. and Mission MMA Cincinnati 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.
- Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling ★★★★★ 5 (243)
- Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA. ★★★★★ 4.9 (235)
- Red Tiger Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (68)
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.
Kids & teen muay thai in Cincinnati
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.
Muay thai in Cincinnati: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Cincinnati?
- Most Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 8 gyms in Cincinnati advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling, Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA., Red Tiger Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Cincinnati?
- 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. 6 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
- Yes — 7 Cincinnati gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.