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Maryville Muay Thai & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 352 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Maryville, Illinois
Members-only gym specializing in muay thai, a combat sport from Thailand.
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 13) — 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 muaythaimaryville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 618-948-0101
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Starting a male-dominated combat sport as a woman can be really intimidating, but every single person in there just wants to see you succeed.”
“The classes are great for all levels and the coaches are very attentive making sure your using proper techniques and progressing.”
“I was even able to go overseas to Thailand to both train and compete over there.”
“The instructor was incredible and the Muay Thai Pad class was one of the best work outs I have had.”
“Some coaches offer private lessons if you want.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructor was incredible and the Muay Thai Pad class was one of the best work outs I have had.”
“5 years of BJJ, I wanted to learn how to strike.”
What members say
“Thai is an excellent coach 👏 he is young but he absolutely takes his craft seriously.”
“The classes are great for all levels and the coaches are very attentive making sure your using proper techniques and progressing.”
“Then the actual class was without a doubt the hardest/ most fun workout I’ve ever had.”
“Great gym for someone looking to get in shape or to master the art of Muay Thai.”
“I can safely say that it has changed my life.”
“The energy in the gym was great, the coaches were welcoming, and the class was structured but still beginner friendly.”
From the reviews
After this full body workout you will sweat and this was only the introduction. I am glad I made the trip!! Definitely get into this gym, signup today cause they have more classes coming soon 🥊
I have let myself go over the years. I need to get moving to better my health for my girls and myself. Their father passed in July 2025 so I’m all they have now. Been tough lately but going to the initial class was the start to something that I feel will help us.
I've been going here for almost 4 years now. I can safely say that it has changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic but it's true. I've met the best, most kind people here. Training gave me confidence and skills I never knew that I needed, and I have truly fallen in love with the sport.
Was very nervous being in my 30s and out of shape. Couldn’t have felt more welcome. Our instructor was extremely patient and knowledgeable. The free intro class taught the very basics from stance to how to safely throw a kick and hold pads for a partner.
New to kickboxing? Start at Maryville Muay Thai & Boxing
Maryville Muay 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 Maryville Muay 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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