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Northeast Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome

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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule northeastmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (612) 293-7008

Hours

Monday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8 PM
Friday 6:30–8 AM, 5:30–8 PM
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
Sunday 9–11:30 AM

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 Northeast Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

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🤜 Sparring

“It is also one of the best sparring rooms in the cities for active fighters.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

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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 Northeast Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

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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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“It’s truly one of the best environments to develop your skills and build confidence in a safe and positive atmosphere.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“This is a super welcoming environment regardless if you are brand new to muay thai, or have multiple fights.”

From the reviews

Incredible gem hidden in the Twin Cities with a warm vibe. The owners have an exceptional ability to make Muay Thai chill for beginners and inclusive, while having a strong program for experienced fighters at an international level.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Dec 2024

Great vibe at this gym. Very welcoming to beginners and many experienced fighters willing to help. Owners are very chill. The gym itself is clean and there is plenty of parking.

★★★★★ — Peter, Nov 2024

The owners are great people. This is a super welcoming environment regardless if you are brand new to muay thai, or have multiple fights.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Dec 2024

The people at NE Muay Thai are kind, supportive, and interested in teaching you to love Muay Thai. Over the last 10 years, they've been instrumental in my growth. Both in the art, and as a person. Love these peeps!

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Northeast Muay Thai

Northeast Muay Thai 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Northeast 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 Northeast Muay Thai

34 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN55413

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