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The House of Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Norfolk, Virginia
Friendly and welcoming gym that teaches Muay Thai kickboxing.
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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 thehouseofmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 383-9293
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM, 7–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I definitely feel like it's a great place to grow confidence, get a great workout, and to learn an awesome sport.”
“My daughter and her friend are members now and they love it!”
“More than just a gym, they built a family of next level professionals where even beginners feel welcomed.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“No matter how many people are there, they focus on every individual like it’s a private session.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“I'm passing through from Louisiana and I've been training and coaching Muay Thai and BJJ for over 8½ years and this place has been nothing short of amazing!”
“There is more than just self defense and striking taught at the children classes.”
What members say
“I’ve trained Muay Thai in multiple different states and it’s always hard to find a gym that teaches traditional Muay Thai with great coaching and culture.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
“Stepping out of your comfort zone learning new skills is hard, but they are well equipped to help and teach every step of the way.”
“Even early on after being there a couple months I saw him get better at his training but most importantly his self confidence.”
“Whether you want to compete or simply get in shape, the House of Muay Thai provides elite level training and is welcoming to people from all backgrounds, fitness and skill levels.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this place, I've always wanted to learn Muay Thai and BJJ and they got it both with top notch instructors. If you work most of the day they have classes from 5 all the way to 930 and they rotate the hours for Muay Thai and BJJ to really accommodate to everyone.
When I first stepped into The House of Muay Thai, I was immediately greeted with welcome and love. When joining the class the Instructor Jake was very detailed about drills and made it easy to understand the techniques. The Energy of the studio was calm and relaxing.
Awesome facility! I’ve trained with Coach Jake on more than one occasion and I can attest that he is the real deal! Classes are structured well and the energy of the students is second to none. If you’re in the area and truly would like to learn authentic Muay Thai , I recommend this place! 5 stars ⭐️
I highly recommend this gym. I had the opportunity of training at this gym for what turned out to be 7 months. I was recovering from a surgery that prevented me training BJJ, which was my pre-surgery hobby and primary interest.
New to kickboxing? Start at The House of Muay Thai
The House of 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 The House of 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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