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Dayton Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dayton, Ohio
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, 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 at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule daytonmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 937-253-9966
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son take the kids Muay Thai going for almost a year and he loves the training he's being taught.”
“They also have 1 on 1 lesson at a very reasonable price.”
“Whether you’ve trained before or are coming in with no experience, Dayton Muay Thai and the TAMA gym is the best place to learn and improve.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you’ve trained before or are coming in with no experience, Dayton Muay Thai and the TAMA gym is the best place to learn and improve.”
“We are grateful to have found Muay Thai kickboxing and highly recommend it!”
What members say
“Whether you’ve trained before or are coming in with no experience, Dayton Muay Thai and the TAMA gym is the best place to learn and improve.”
“Master T brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of Muay Thai techniques and history.”
“I've been practicing Muay Thai here for just under two years now and have lost 100 lbs doing so.”
“I take a 30+ minute drive and I think it is 100% worth it.”
“The instruction is dedicated to not taking half measures and being the best at your chosen discipline, of which there are many.”
From the reviews
I am a 53 years old male. I started at Tama about a year ago to get in better shape. I can say without a doubt it was one of the best decisions I made.i am in the best shape i have been in 20years. Master T and all of the instructions are world class . They break down all of the techniques so well.
So glad I tried out the Muay Thai classes! Trying to get back into shape and martial arts in general after a long hiatus and everyone was very supportive. The coaches are experts in their knowledge and very experienced teachers. In the time I attended I feel like I’ve already learned new skills and upped my game.
I just started Muay Thai at Tama a few months ago and I have already learned so much. I leave every classes with more skills and knowledge. The instructors do a wonderful job at group teaching while also providing individual feedback. It’s a great way to stay in shape and learn.
Great establishment! My son and I visited to try out the Muay Thai beginners class. We met with Connor as our instructor for the evening and he was awesome. We learned some basic punches and how to execute them. We then worked on the heavy bags for a bit and before we knew it the class was over.
New to BJJ? Start at Dayton Muay Thai
Dayton Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Dayton Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals 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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