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Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Boylston, Massachusetts
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
- 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 (ages 3–6) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 ironstrong.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-425-9685
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 9–10:30 am, 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 am, 9–10:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Mike makes it his mission to create a positive and welcoming gym environment that is conducive to beginners getting comfortable and learning.”
“Iron Strong Muay Thai is a great school for those of all levels from first day on the mat to experienced martial artists.”
“The facility is clean and well-equipped with everything you need for a great workout.”
“My daughter has been going to classes here twice a week for the past year.”
Other martial arts here
“Iron Strong Muay Thai is a great school for those of all levels from first day on the mat to experienced martial artists.”
What members say
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate, always pushing you to reach your full potential while ensuring proper technique and safety.”
“Since the beginning, she felt welcomed and coaches Mike and Christine have done an excellent job making her feel comfortable, while still challenging her.”
“The facility is clean and well-equipped with everything you need for a great workout.”
“Yes it's clean and well equipped but where it really stands out is owner/coach Mike he brings passion creativity and technical knowledge to every class he teaches.”
“She has gained so much skill and confidence from the classes and has gotten so much more from the community itself.”
From the reviews
Come to this gym - you will love it 😍 It’s clean, family friendly with a great head coach. All experience levels are welcome. Coach Mike’s been training clients professionally for years so he has a ton of knowledge and experience.
Great gym, very clean and knowledgeable coach. I’ve been to many gyms across the US and this is one of the best I’ve been to. My favorite part of the gym is how there’s something for everyone.
Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate, always pushing you to reach your full potential while ensuring proper technique and safety. The atmosphere is welcoming, and everyone supports each other’s growth. The gym itself is very clean, and the training sessions are always intense and fun.
I’ve been training with Coach Mike since January 2022, from doing his video sessions on the kajabi app to sparring classes in Holden to this awesome new home for Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy. He is a great mentor, down to earth, friendly, great motivator, patient, kind and a great coach!
New to kickboxing? Start at Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy
Iron Strong Muay Thai 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 Iron Strong Muay Thai 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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