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Rochester Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Rochester, New York

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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 rochestermuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 585-317-7925

Hours

Monday 5:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–7:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 3–4 pm

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

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“The place itself is spacious and super clean, with plenty of heavy bags, a traditional ring, and all other equipment needed for training.”

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🌱 Beginners 9 mentions

“I came in as a total beginner with no prior experience, stuck around, and found new confidence, new skills, and new friends.”

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🤜 Sparring

“I've done some MMA before so I stayed for the sparring and loved it.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“I went there for class today, coach was very knowledgeable, the fight team was highly skilled and the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 27 mentions

“I currently live in NJ and train at another Muay Thai gym, Christian was kind enough to let me do a drop in class while I visited the area.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“I have been to almost every single martial arts and boxing gym in and around Rochester NY, and there most certainly is no other gym that can compare to this one.”

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

🦵 Muay Thai 27 mentions

“I currently live in NJ and train at another Muay Thai gym, Christian was kind enough to let me do a drop in class while I visited the area.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“I have been to almost every single martial arts and boxing gym in and around Rochester NY, and there most certainly is no other gym that can compare to this one.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I've done some MMA before so I stayed for the sparring and loved it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Cardio, conditioning, self defense, quality of detail/technique are bundled into high quality class.”

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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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“I went there for class today, coach was very knowledgeable, the fight team was highly skilled and the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“The classes are well-structured and challenging enough so that you gradually improve your conditioning, form, and technique.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The place itself is spacious and super clean, with plenty of heavy bags, a traditional ring, and all other equipment needed for training.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“I came in as a total beginner with no prior experience, stuck around, and found new confidence, new skills, and new friends.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 12 mentions

“At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.”

From the reviews

I ENJOYED! I am from Singapore and was in Rochester for 1 week course. I decided to join a gym to spend my free time practicing Muay Thai. After reading the review, i found Rochester Muay Thai and I chose the correct gym. Christian is a very welcoming and attentive coach. The people in the gym are very friendly.

★★★★★ — Jianhao, Oct 2018

Rochester Muay Thai is a great place to train and learn if you have experience or not. Having been involved in martial arts, Muay Thai and boxing for over 30 years I highly recommend Rochester Muay Thai. Christian is a very knowledgeable and humble instructor. The class structure is excellent!

★★★★★ — Mickey, Mar 2018

I am new student of Rochester Muay Thai and I even managed to convince my brother to join. Our introduction classes were excellent and I had no doubt in my mind about continuing here. Christian is very patient and humble which are great attributes to this school and his teaching.

★★★★★ — Tasia, Jun 2017

I decided to try Muay Thai kind of impulsively, and I had a great experience at this gym. At first, I was really intimidated because I am out of shape and kind of a shy person, but Coach Christian is so welcoming and truly made me feel like I belonged there right away.

★★★★★ — Hannah, Oct 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Rochester Muay Thai

Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester Muay Thai

31 Richmond St, Rochester, NY14607

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