Muay Thai Clinch
The clinch is muay thai's signature range and the thing that most sets it apart from kickboxing and boxing: standing grappling with control of the neck and arms, used to off-balance an opponent and land knees and short elbows. It is technical, physical and endlessly deep, which is why dedicated clinch classes and drills are a hallmark of a serious muay thai gym. Because it is close-contact by nature, clinch work is taught progressively and cooperatively, and plenty of members drill it as skill and conditioning without any hard sparring. It suits anyone who wants the complete art rather than just the striking. Expect a real workout, expect to feel clumsy before it clicks, and expect it to be some of the most fun training in the sport. The 85 gyms below offer muay thai clinch training — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated gyms for muay thai clinch training
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
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Instinct Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews
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Fighters' training in Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and kickboxing, featuring experienced coaches at all levels; plus a safe, supportive atmosphere.
Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
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Gym offering workouts in the martial art of Muay Thai kickboxing.
BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
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Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
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Lively fitness studio with group workouts inspired by kickboxing & martial arts.
Ambush Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
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Welcoming Muay Thai gym for kids and adults.
Clinch Martial Arts Academy - Owasso
5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
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The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
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Gym offering Muay Thai classes for all skill levels, led by experienced coaches and trainers.
GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy
5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
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8 Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
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Community-focused gym featuring muay thai classes and strength programs.
Team Link Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
What members say about clinch
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“I left before clinching, but I was pretty gassed, my nails weren't trimmed and I had a flight to catch.”
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“I had a great time at this school because they focus a lot on clinch & were super helpful & welcoming🫶🏼🔥”
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“Over the course of a year and a half I developed my boxing game, kicking game and clinch work all while regaining confidence in myself.”
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“The coaches were knowledgeable and welcoming, and I practiced and learned various techniques in clinching, kicking, striking, and more.”
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- Owasso, OK
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- Morgantown, WV