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SKN Muay Thai Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
- Membership memberships run around $99/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 7–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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 sknmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:45–9 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45–9 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45–9 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45–9 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45–9 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:45 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“The Women's classes offer great training and a level of comfort and comeraderie unlike any I've seen at other gyms.”
“This is not only a great gym for beginners who are unfamiliar with muay thai or any martial art, but also for visiting practioners.”
“Whether you're training to compete and bring home the belt or just want a fun workout SKN will give you the instruction and motivation for you to thrive”
“Whether or not you have any athletic background, Sitkiatnin Muay Thai provides an accessible, inclusive, and anxiety-free introduction to the sport of Thai boxing.”
“Whether or not you have any athletic background, Sitkiatnin Muay Thai provides an accessible, inclusive, and anxiety-free introduction to the sport of Thai boxing.”
“We are going to send our boys there as soon as the kids classes start!”
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“Whether or not you have any athletic background, Sitkiatnin Muay Thai provides an accessible, inclusive, and anxiety-free introduction to the sport of Thai boxing.”
What members say
“Amazing coaching, highly skilled training partners, and an incredibly safe and welcoming atmosphere!”
“This is not only a great gym for beginners who are unfamiliar with muay thai or any martial art, but also for visiting practioners.”
“Whether you're training to compete and bring home the belt or just want a fun workout SKN will give you the instruction and motivation for you to thrive”
“This is not only a great gym for beginners who are unfamiliar with muay thai or any martial art, but also for visiting practioners.”
“The Women's classes offer great training and a level of comfort and comeraderie unlike any I've seen at other gyms.”
“The other coaches I've been able to interact with are kind, welcoming, and really create a relaxed learning environment (but hard working!”
From the reviews
I was looking to get back into martial arts for a couple years but whenever I tried a gym I was turned off by the culture. SKN is a safer, more inclusive space where I feel comfortable unleashing the beast.
While searching for a good place for Muay Thai in Pittsburgh I stumbled on skn and so happy I did! All of the staff is very friendly and welcoming, whether you are a beginner or experienced they accommodate everyone nicely.
This used to me my home gym (and first muay thai gym!) before I moved a couple years back. I was back in the past week and visting and figured I should write a review. This is not only a great gym for beginners who are unfamiliar with muay thai or any martial art, but also for visiting practioners.
Whether or not you have any athletic background, Sitkiatnin Muay Thai provides an accessible, inclusive, and anxiety-free introduction to the sport of Thai boxing. Jump in from any starting skill level, and instruction from all coaches will be tailored to your starting point to help you pick up the techniques quickly!
New to kickboxing? Start at SKN Muay Thai Academy
SKN 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 SKN 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. 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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