Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring
For your first session, arrive in your gym clothes at class time and bring a water bottle! For footwear, wear slide-ons. Shoes and socks are not allowed on the mats. You will not need to purchase any equipment prior to your first class or classes thereafter. We will provide everything you’ll need until you’re committed to the sport and ready to purchase your own gear.
Absolutely no experience needed
We will teach you everything you’ll need for success regardless of your experience level. We welcome beginners, novices, and experienced fighters alike. All are welcome here and all will be given the proper training for whatever personal goals you may have with Muay Thai.
What to expect from your trail class
Your first trail class will be with the rest of the beginner group, however, you will not be left on your own for your first day. Depending on your skill level, your coach may work with you one on one if necessary. You may also be given a simple combination to do pads with a partner or an easy drill on the bags. Just show up and your coach will figure out the rest!
What to expect from your private session
Coach John Boland teaches each private lesson, so you will meet him at the gym location at your scheduled time. Typically, he’ll have you stretch and do a short warm-up with you before getting into the actual lesson. Depending on your experience and comfortability level, what you work on for your first session will vary but could include pad work, bag work, simple drills, or whatever else he might find suitable for your skill level. He will find your starting point and train you where needed, so all you need to do is show up!
Gym location and parking
The gym is located in Urbana inside the Lincoln Square Mall. There are free 2 hour parking spots in the lot outside of the mall, so feel free to park there. Be sure not to park in permit parking spaces to avoid towing.
We have recently moved spaces in the mall, so the outside of the gym is currently unmarked. You can find us on the west side of the mall with the stained glass doors. If you have any issues locating the gym for your trail or your private lesson, contact us via instagram, facebook, or email.