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Muay Thai Classes in Columbus, OH

Columbus has 5 muay thai gyms — including 1 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.

Ronin Training Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

1012 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team Authentic Thai expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Short North Muay Thai

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

855 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team Authentic Thai expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Mad Max's Academy (MMA)

5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

317 Marshall Passage, Columbus, OH

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersreal technique & fundamentals

Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

10 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gymreal technique & fundamentals

Master Lek's Muay Thai

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

2978 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Muay Thai gym Fight team Authentic Thai legit sparring & fight teamauthentic Thai roots

Good to know in Columbus

4 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Ronin Training Center, Short North Muay Thai and Master Lek's Muay Thai.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Ronin Training Center runs women's muay thai.

Plan your first class

This gym offers 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

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Kids & teen muay thai in Columbus

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.

Kids muay thai in Columbus →

Muay thai in Columbus: quick answers

How much do muay thai classes cost in Columbus?
Most Columbus 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 Columbus gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 5 gyms in Columbus advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ronin Training Center. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Columbus?
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 Columbus 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 Columbus?
Yes — 4 Columbus 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.

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