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Beginner Muay Thai Classes

Beginner muay thai is the on-ramp to the art of eight limbs, and a good beginners' class is built entirely around people who have never trained: the coach breaks down stance, the basic punches, kicks, knees and elbows, and — just as importantly — how a class actually runs, so nobody is thrown in the deep end. You do not need to be fit to start, you do not need any gear for a first class, and sparring is not part of a true beginners' session. Expect to drill technique on pads and bags, expect to be a little lost your first time (everyone is), and expect a room that remembers being new. If nerves are the thing holding you back, this is exactly the class designed to melt them. The 2,395 gyms below offer beginner muay thai classes — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.

Want the full picture first? Read the muay thai for beginners guide — what your first class is really like, whether you need to be fit, and whether you'll have to spar.

Program labels come from each gym's own website and members' reviews; class schedules and formats change, so check the gym's timetable before you go.

Top-rated gyms for beginner muay thai classes

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.

THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,368 reviews

3350 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA

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

Spacious, clean-cut space with classes for martial arts of all kinds, plus strength training.

Ludwig Martial Arts / BANG Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews

7535 W 92nd Ave Ste 500, Westminster, CO

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Ages 4–7

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

Carlsbad Kickboxing Club Boxing Martial Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 845 reviews

5751 Palmer Way Ste F, Carlsbad, CA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

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

Kickboxing studio offering classes in Muay Thai and boxing for men and women of all skill levels.

IntensityX3 Fitness & Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 719 reviews

8221 Glades Rd #13, Boca Raton, FL

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

Sammy's Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 707 reviews

8320 Louetta Rd Unit 194A, Spring, TX

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

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

Team Octopus Fitness Chamblee

4.9 ★★★★★ 629 reviews

3695 Longview Dr, Chamblee, GA

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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

MMA MASTERS

4.8 ★★★★★ 608 reviews

6440 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL

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

Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

36 W Broadway, Boston, MA

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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

Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym

4.9 ★★★★★ 562 reviews

7405 Bellaire Ave, North Hollywood, CA

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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

Instinct Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

13501 SW 128th St Suite 215, Miami, FL

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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

Fighters' training in Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and kickboxing, featuring experienced coaches at all levels; plus a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Post Falls

4.9 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

414 W Seltice Way C, Post Falls, ID

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Ages 3–12

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

Nashville MMA Training Camp

4.9 ★★★★★ 549 reviews

1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN

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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

What members say about beginner muay thai

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