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SO8 Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Syracuse, New York
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule so8muaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (315) 727-4279
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great instructors, great structure, and the best training partners of all levels.”
“Chong (head instructor & owner) has such a passion and understanding for Muay Thai the sport, the culture & as well as as the community he serves.”
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“Chong (head instructor & owner) has such a passion and understanding for Muay Thai the sport, the culture & as well as as the community he serves.”
“Very welcoming community and really fun sport/self defense to be learned.”
What members say
“Coach Chong is very knowledgeable and has a deep understanding and passion for Mauy Thai.”
“The members are welcoming, the guidance is top notch and overall I couldn’t recommend this gym more.”
“Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.”
“Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.”
“From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positive and supportive atmosphere that sets this gym apart.”
From the reviews
This gym has made me feel like I’m really growing again and building my skill. Not only does the class provide a great workout but it also teaches me to use my body in the right way to actually protect myself and become a better combat athlete.
Sincerely the best combat gym culture there is in the CNY area. Great instructors, great structure, and the best training partners of all levels. Cannot recommend more. Chong (head instructor & owner) has such a passion and understanding for Muay Thai the sport, the culture & as well as as the community he serves.
One of the best martial arts schools in CNY, it’s not just a gym it’s a community of people who want to become better and help others become better. At the helm is Coach Chong who is one of the greatest teachers out there. You won’t find a better experience anywhere!
I have been talking Mauy Thai lessons with coach Chong for three years. Coach Chong is very knowledgeable and has a deep understanding and passion for Mauy Thai. He is a patient teacher and I love all my lessons. Great place to train.
New to kickboxing? Start at SO8 Muay Thai
SO8 Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 SO8 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.
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