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Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Muay Thai boxing gym offering classes, group fitness and sparring, along with strength training.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 heavyhittersphilly.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-645-2170
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 10–11 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“Riz (teaches the women’s class) is awesome and has taught me so much about technique.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“They have fundamentals classes all the way to advanced ones, with open mats on some weekends and weights for strength training.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“If you're serious about learning Thai boxing in a motivating environment, Heavy Hitters is the place to be.”
“The class is small, so very personal coaching, and the other families and kids in class are fantastic.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who is looking to better their physical/mental health, finding a form of self-defense, or starting a new hobby.”
What members say
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and hands-on—whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced fighter, theres a lot to get out of training.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Muay Thai practitioner, Mike tailors his instruction to your level of experience, ensuring you get exactly what you need.”
“Classes are a blast offering great instruction, camaraderie, cardio and conditioning, and just an overall good time !”
“The space is clean, they've got great equipment and it's very well organized.”
“The moment you walk in you are get a welcome greeting by either Mike (owner) or one of his coaches.”
“I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who is looking to better their physical/mental health, finding a form of self-defense, or starting a new hobby.”
From the reviews
Heavy Hitters is an amazing gym with a great community and atmosphere! Coach Mike is very welcoming and makes sure everyone is on the same page and not left in the dark. The team is also very friendly and encouraging. It’s the perfect place for newcomers looking to start their journey into Muay Thai.
Joining Heavy Hitters has easily been one of the best decisions I’ve made. As a complete beginner, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the environment here is so welcoming, supportive, and motivating. The coaches are top-notch across the board, and Coach Mike in particular has been a huge part of my progress.
An awesome gym that's great for newbies, like me, and serious fighters. Coach Mike is super welcoming and approachable, but will also help to push you to your limits to improve your technique and your strength. Everyone in class is always easy to get along with.
This is the best Muay Thai gym in Philly. Coach Mike is awesome and makes it easy for anyone to feel comfortable joining. Whether you're there to train for competition or just to get healthy in a fun way, he easily accommodates for all.
New to kickboxing? Start at Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing 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 Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing
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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