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Peoria Muay Thai

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Peoria, Illinois

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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 peoriathaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 309-712-4297

Hours

Monday 5–7 pm
Tuesday 5–7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10–11:30 am
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 Peoria Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Kickboxing

“They have a womens only class on Wednesday nights that I'm eager to try out as well.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“I came to my first class a couple weeks ago (beginners muay thai) I felt comfortable from the beginning and everyone was kind.”

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🤜 Sparring

“They’d push you during sparring but make sure you learn and taken care of.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“The best and by far most experienced Muay Thai instructors/competitors in Peoria all coaching and training in a gym dedicated to Thaiboxing.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“The best and by far most experienced Muay Thai instructors/competitors in Peoria all coaching and training in a gym dedicated to Thaiboxing.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“David was there and helped me learn some of the basics which was very helpful- now I'll be taking one on one classes with one of the other trainers (Joe)!”

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🔥 Cardio Kickboxing

“I got a great workout and also had a lot of fun.”

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

🦵 Muay Thai 9 mentions

“The best and by far most experienced Muay Thai instructors/competitors in Peoria all coaching and training in a gym dedicated to Thaiboxing.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I came to my first class a couple weeks ago (beginners muay thai) I felt comfortable from the beginning and everyone was kind.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“Whether u want to compete or are just looking for a fun way to get into amazing shape.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“First off- I am a bigger girl looking to lose weight, build some confidence and be able to defend myself if needed.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 6 mentions

“I love being a part of this gym for the extremely competitive but very respectful and welcoming atmosphere.”

From the reviews

First off- I am a bigger girl looking to lose weight, build some confidence and be able to defend myself if needed. In addition to those things I've really been struggling with stress and anger.

★★★★★ — Hannah, Oct 2020

PMT has some of the most experienced and dedicated people you will meet in Muay Thai. My brother, son and myself are members and love the atmosphere, training regimen and training partners. Its not a chore or "routine" to workout here it has become a can't miss activity.

★★★★★ — Christian, Jul 2017

I have been training Muay Thai for 10 years. The coaches at Peoria Muay Thai have the knowledge and the understanding of the art. They use thier holistic techniques to train everyone to improve thier skill level and overall fitness.

★★★★★ — Kay, Aug 2014

The best and by far most experienced Muay Thai instructors/competitors in Peoria all coaching and training in a gym dedicated to Thaiboxing. I love being a part of this gym for the extremely competitive but very respectful and welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Jamesbrittlyons, Sep 2014

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New to kickboxing? Start at Peoria Muay Thai

Peoria 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 Peoria 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 Peoria Muay Thai

8008 N Sommer St, Peoria, IL61615

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