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Muay Thai Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia has 21 muay thai gyms — including 13 with a free trial, 18 beginner-friendly, and 19 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.
The Jiu Jitsu Company
5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
8 Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Community-focused gym featuring muay thai classes and strength programs.
Broad Street Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Burning Spirits Muay Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Clean, friendly training spot for Thai boxing, complete with classes for all levels.
Stay Fly Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Friendly gym offering Muay Thai classes for beginners and experienced martial artists.
Juniper Muay Thai Gym
5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Muay-Thai gym featuring knowledgeable and encouraging coaches, plus kickboxing classes and kettlebell training.
North Star MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Rami Elite
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.
Zelus Fight Club Academy
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Muay Thai boxing gym offering classes, group fitness and sparring, along with strength training.
Royal StriKing Muay Thai & BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
The Garden MMA
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Philadelphia Striking Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Balance Studios
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Lions Heart MMA
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Gorilla Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in Philadelphia
12 of the 21 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to 8 Limbs Academy, Burning Spirits Muay Thai Boxing, Stay Fly Muay Thai, Juniper Muay Thai Gym, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Juniper Muay Thai Gym, Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing and The Garden MMA 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.
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- 8 Limbs Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (177)
- Broad Street Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (120)
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.
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- 8 Limbs Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (177)
- Broad Street Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (120)
Kids & teen muay thai in Philadelphia
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.
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (186)
- 8 Limbs Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (177)
Muay thai in Philadelphia: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Philadelphia?
- A few Philadelphia gyms list drop-in classes around $29.99, 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 Philadelphia gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 13 of the 21 gyms in Philadelphia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including The Jiu Jitsu Company, 8 Limbs Academy, Broad Street Kickboxing. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Philadelphia?
- 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. 18 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- Yes — 19 Philadelphia gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.