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Gorilla Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kickboxing gym Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Phone +1 610-809-8421

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–1 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–1 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 12–2:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Gorilla Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“Looking forward to entering tournaments with Marquis.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Well maintained facility with a knowledgeable and experienced coach who ensures his students are physically and mentally prepared for the art of Muay Thai”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I love their professionalism and family environment as well as having access to one on one instructional support.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gorilla Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Well maintained facility with a knowledgeable and experienced coach who ensures his students are physically and mentally prepared for the art of Muay Thai”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Marquis is a top notch muay thai instructor. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of muay thai, the workout itself is amazing.”

From the reviews

Marquis is a top notch muay thai instructor. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of muay thai, the workout itself is amazing. You will definitely shed calories and get in shape here. He is also very encouraging and supportive which is a huge plus for me. I like to get pushed to my max.

★★★★★ — Shera, Sep 2025

I had been looking for a local muay thai gym for so long and am so happy I found Gorilla Muay Thai. Marquise is an amazing coach, passionate about his students and elevating their martial arts game and overall fitness.

★★★★★ — Parul, Oct 2023

Great Muay Thai training under marquise, very knowledgeable, competitive and fundamental. Pushes you mentally and physically to set goals and achieve them. Very flexible, good environment and facility.

★★★★★ — Sekou, Oct 2023

Gorilla Muay Thai is an amazing gym to start your Muay Thai journey. Marquise is very encouraging and enthusiastic, great judgement free environment to improve

★★★★★ — John, Sep 2025

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Your first kickboxing class at Gorilla Muay Thai

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gorilla Muay Thai

1911 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA19131

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