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
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Short North Muay Thai
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Mad Max's Academy (MMA)
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Master Lek's Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
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.
- Ronin Training Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (139)
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.
- Ronin Training Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (139)
- Short North Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.7 (41)
- Mad Max's Academy (MMA) ★★★★★ 5 (25)
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.
- Ronin Training Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (139)
- Short North Muay Thai ★★★★★ 4.7 (41)
- Mad Max's Academy (MMA) ★★★★★ 5 (25)
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.