Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Site: https://www.heavyhittersphilly.com/
- Monday:5–8PM
- Tuesday:7–8AM
- Wednesday:10:30–11:30AM
- Thursday:7–8AM
- Friday:10:30–11:30AM
- Saturday:9:30AM–1PM
- Sunday:Closed
I signed up to try something new but ended up cancelling as I discovered that Muay Thai isnt my cup of tea.That being said I thought the quality of instruction and facility were great. The other students were great too I think that Heavy Hitters does a good job instilling a cooperative culture and the team is really passionate about Muay Thai. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in Muay Thai.
Fantastic Muay Thai gym, by far the friendliest and most approachable out of the MT gyms Ive been to in my life. Serious workouts that follow a clear structure, so every week youre working on something new. Strongly recommend.
Heavy Hitters was my first experience with Muay Thai, and I was welcomed into their gym. The members seem very close, like a family, and they made me feel very comfortable. I had heard that Muay Thai training tends to create close bonds, and this is certainly the case at Heavy Hitters. the owner and coach, Michael Rakay, is passionate about Muay Thai, and loves to answer questions and help his students improve. I definitely recommend training here.
Coach Mike is super kind and it is obvious he knows what he is doing. I was a member for a month and although I didnt go as often as I should have, I loved every moment I was there. Coach Mike explains Muay Thai techniques in a way that is easy to understand for someone who is just starting out. I love the energy he brings to his place and everyone in the gym was equally as helpful and supportive.
I was looking for a Muay Thai gym after going to a BJJ gym with a Muay Thai program and was fortunate that a friend told me about HH. I had only been practicing for about a year but felt like I had plateaued. After dropping into 3 different classes, I was significantly better due to Coach Mikes keen eye for good form and meticulous coaching. That experience convinced me to make the shift to join HH and Im so glad that I have. The coaching is incredible, the community is inviting and challenging, and I dont think I could see myself anywhere else.
Coach Mike is The single hardest working person I know in the Muay Thai scene. I’ve been training under mike for several years and he has been in my corner literally and figuratively for years.This gym is a shrine to his passion for the sport and his coaching reflects that. You won’t find a better place to train anywhere in the city.
What a great gym. Great people. Great coaching. Lots of new people and experienced fighters. Everyone’s friendly and the gym is clean. Great place to learn some self defense and get into amazing shape!
I took my first class with Mike and he was an amazing teacher. His experience around Muay Thai gives me, as a beginner student, assurance that when I practice technique I wont hurt myself . He eased my train of thoughts when practicing bag kicks and other clinch moves. As someone who has no experience in Muay Thai Mikes beginner class will help ease you into the fitness training while introducing you to technique.My husband, Benjamin Windle, has been with Mike for some time now and has trained with him intensively. He has been with Ben cornering for his fights has extensive knowledge in executing a plan for his opponent. Ben has 5 years of Muay Thai experience and through Mikes training I am confident that Ben can step into the ring ready and prepared.
One of the best fight gyms Ive ever visited. The instruction is amazing and easy to understand and as a beginner its invaluable. The other members are so warm and friendly and open to new folks and visitors. Everyone is willing to help and challenge you and thats what makes this place excellent in my book.
Mike is a solid coach with great technical breakdowns that benefit beginners and people more experienced alike. This gym has nice mats and good bags too. If you’re on the fence about getting started, check out the 2 week trial.
My experience at this gym has been nothing but positive. Mike is an excellent teacher and the atmosphere as a whole has been a great learning experience.
His passion for the art is evident every day. you get constant individual attention no matter your skill level.
Total reviews rating 5
22 Reviews for Heavy Hitters Thai Boxing 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-23Heavy Hitters is an awesome gym! Coach Mike is friendly, caring and a great teacher. He’s also really good at Muay Thai. I came to the gym with no experience and very nervous, but felt instantly welcomed. It doesn’t matter what level or shape you’re in. You’re able to learn at your own pace and have fun while doing it.
Review №2
2022-03-06Heavy Hitters is a great Muay Thai gym! Coach Mike is very knowledgeable, takes time to explain the mechanics of moves, and makes sure that good techniques are instilled from the beginning. The gym goers have varying levels of experience and are friendly. They have fundamentals classes all the way to advanced ones, with open mats on some weekends and weights for strength training. Its an awesome gym for anyone wanting to train and get a good workout!
Review №3
2022-02-23First rate Muay Thai gym. Highly recommended for all experience levels. Great instructors with tons of martial arts experience. What I really love about the place is the flexibility to really tailor your training to match your needs and availability.Morning classes, afternoon class, and a ton of evening options gives you plenty of opportunities to put together the perfect schedule. They also provide Multiple training levels. Whether youre looking for some contact sparring, or just looking to drill technique on the pads these guys have you covered. The multiple training levels also provides a great progression system for anyone who might be interested in sparring, but doesnt fancy jumping in feet first.The last thing to point out is the importance placed on teaching proper technique and good habits. A solid workout is usually a giving with any type of martial arts class, but at heavy hitters Im happy to say theres a solid focus on helping you work towards good technique and understanding without it ever feeling imposing or intimidating.Highly, highly recommend for existing practitioners and newcomers alike.
Review №4
2022-01-18Heavy Hitters is a quality Muay Thai gym that is suitable for anyone from total newbie to national champion. Coach Mike does a great job fostering an inclusive culture and everyone at the gym is very friendly and willing to help. Whether you’re just trying to get into better shape or training to fight, you can’t go wrong here.
Review №5
2022-04-12After looking around Philly for a high-quality, welcoming, and judgement-free gym where I could not only shake off the cobwebs but also get a great workout, I happened upon Heavy Hitters and I was not disappointed. Coach Mike runs a wonderful program that draws like minded people with all different experience levels to improve themselves and learn the beautiful art of Muay Thai. His coaching style will push you to meet his high expectations but also support you along the way. If I wasn’t moving across the country I would definitely make Heavy Hitters my long time home.
Review №6
2022-02-24I love training here! Coach Mike and the other coaches have created a space where we train hard but still have fun. Every skill level is welcomed and encouraged. The discipline involved in training Muay Thai will bring your fitness level to new heights. Come one, come all but, as Coach Mike says, just don’t be an a$$hole!
Review №7
2022-04-26Great environment and instruction! The training programs are well designed prepared each week with special attention to various Thai boxing techniques. As someone who has trained martial arts before, I appreciated getting to sharpen some of the techniques I have learned as well as learn new ones that I havent practiced. Overall high-level instruction and training for whatever learning stage you are at.
Review №8
2022-03-01Coach Mike is literally the nicest human being. The gym is regularly cleaned and classes are daily, mostly in the evenings. Classes are designated each week by specific muay thai techniques and principles. Students are usually paired up and practice moves on each other via pads in the fundamentals classes. Location is convenient with street parking available. Located in a safe neighborhood next to a large community park.
Review №9
2020-09-25Awesome gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai students alike. I had roughly two years experience coming to Heavy Hitters. I never knew I had some bad habit techniques until working with coach Mike. Within weeks of drill and adjustments, I made noticable improvements in technique and power. Coach Mike is the owner as well as the head coach of the gym and takes great care and pride teaching his students.I highly recommend this gym and its crew of students if your looking to have fun and learn real Muay Thai.
Review №10
2020-08-26Ive known Mike for a few years now and first met him as an instructor at a previous Muay Thai gym. I was excited to hear when he started his own gym, hes a talented, former Muay Thai fighter that excels at transferring in-ring experience to the mats where students learn through hands on, step-by-step instruction. Whether your looking to be the next striking athlete or just someone wanting to learn some proper technique and acquire physical exercise, Heavy Hitters is the place to be. The clientele isnt even clientele, it becomes more like a family so if you like making new friends and helping each other learn together, I suggest you drop by for a visit.