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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

31 S 2nd St 2nd floor Unit C-5, Philadelphia, PA

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Ages 5–12

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

1360 N American St, Philadelphia, PA

Muay Thai gym Kids & teens Private lessons expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

8 Limbs Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

5111 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 9–14

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

Community-focused gym featuring muay thai classes and strength programs.

Broad Street Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

1025 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

1760 Barbara St, Philadelphia, PA

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Burning Spirits Muay Thai Boxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

BRKS Building, 1833 N Howard St 1, Unit C6B, Philadelphia, PA

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

Clean, friendly training spot for Thai boxing, complete with classes for all levels.

Stay Fly Muay Thai

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

2595 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Friendly gym offering Muay Thai classes for beginners and experienced martial artists.

Juniper Muay Thai Gym

5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

2019 S Juniper St Fl 2, Philadelphia, PA

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

Muay-Thai gym featuring knowledgeable and encouraging coaches, plus kickboxing classes and kettlebell training.

North Star MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

6673 Germantown Ave Unit B, Philadelphia, PA

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Ages 5–12

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

Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

1522 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

1314 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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

Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA

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

Rami Elite

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

7249 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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

Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.

Zelus Fight Club Academy

5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

202 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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

Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing

4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

1141 N Front St 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA

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

Muay Thai boxing gym offering classes, group fitness and sparring, along with strength training.

Royal StriKing Muay Thai & BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

2013 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

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

The Garden MMA

5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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Drop-ins around $29.99 Ages 4–13

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

Philadelphia Striking Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

3901B Main St Ste 102, Philadelphia, PA

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

Balance Studios

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

7530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens no-ego, friendly gymreal technique & fundamentalswelcoming to women

Lions Heart MMA

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

13550 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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Muay Thai gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachinglegit sparring & fight team

Gorilla Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

1911 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA

Muay Thai gym Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team real technique & fundamentalsbuilds confidence & discipline

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.

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 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.

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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.

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Muay thai gyms near Philadelphia