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8 Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Community-focused gym featuring muay thai classes and strength programs.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 9–14) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 8limbsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-259-8067
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“It is an exceptional gym that offers a structured program suitable for all levels.”
“Great for hobbyists as well as for those looking to take it a step further and compete.”
“i’ve been a student since they opened, originally taking muaythai classes and now attending strength and conditioning classes.”
“Ive been doing 8 Limbs Strength and Conditioning classes for the past 8 months and it has made me feel more confident in how my body moves and regain mobility I felt was lost.”
Other martial arts here
“i’ve been a student since they opened, originally taking muaythai classes and now attending strength and conditioning classes.”
What members say
“Coach Kate was really great about meeting me where i’m at and building from there.”
“The coaches (owners) are what I truly remember and there compassion for the art and their students, truly a welcoming experience from what I remember.”
“Ive been doing 8 Limbs Strength and Conditioning classes for the past 8 months and it has made me feel more confident in how my body moves and regain mobility I felt was lost.”
“Great for hobbyists as well as for those looking to take it a step further and compete.”
“The coaches (owners) are what I truly remember and there compassion for the art and their students, truly a welcoming experience from what I remember.”
From the reviews
Great group of coaches. Very knowledgeable and helpful for all levels. Started in Sept. of 2023 and I have been enjoying it ever since. No pressure from coaches or others to compete in amateur or professional fights. Very close knit and helpful community within gym and Discord server for the gym.
I started my journey of Muay Thai here. I was here back in 2021 (during pandemic lol) and i still implement the skills and mindset learned here anywhere I train. Hopefully, one day I will be able to comeback once I am in the area and be able to further my skills.
As I approach the final day of my free trial, I want to express my appreciation for the exceptional experience at this gym. The staff has been consistently kind, and the coaches demonstrate a high level of skill and attentiveness.
I have been coming to 8 limbs for the Strength and Conditioning program for almost a year now and I love it. It's the best gym environment I've ever been a part of, hands down. Coach Kate designs really interesting workout programs and it's so satisfying to see and feel myself getting stronger over time.
New to kickboxing? Start at 8 Limbs Academy
8 Limbs Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at 8 Limbs Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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