An 8 Limbs fighter in the ring
Muay Thai & Strength · Philadelphia

Walk towards fear.Take your life back.

Strong individuals, strong teams, strong community. Pro or first timer, everyone starts with our one-week Quick Start for $39.

★★★★★ 136 Google reviews
Why 8 Limbs
“We don’t stand in front of you and tell you how to kick. We teach you how to fight for your own personal growth, on and off the mats.”

Yes, our coaches have been to Thailand and yes, our coaches have been in the ring. But that’s not what defines us. We are strong, intelligent, caring and hard working people who want to help you understand how strong you can be.

Some people want to learn to fight. Some want to make better decisions in their lives. Some are just looking to change up their routine. Our coaches are here to get you there.

Coach Charlie
Coach Charlie & Coach Kate
Co-owners
A full Muay Thai class at 8 Limbs The 8 Limbs crew celebrating
Strong community

Everyone starts
at the beginning.

Gym-rat veteran or total beginner, every new member starts with a one-week Quick Start. It’s how you meet the coaches, learn how we do things, and find out if 8 Limbs is your place.

Adult Muay Thai classAges 14+

Adult Muay Thai

Friendships forged in steel, battle tested.

Class-based training in the art and discipline of competitive Muay Thai, alongside a supportive community of fellow butt kickers.

$39$200 value1-week
Quick Start
  • One-hour intro lesson
  • A week of unlimited fundamentals classes
  • Your own 10oz gloves
Intros: Tue & Thu, 5:45pm
Purchase trial
Membership after: $169/mo
Kettlebell training with the Strong TeamAges 14+

Strength & Conditioning

The ‘Strong Team.’ Strong as hell.

Weightlifting, kettlebells and sport-specific training. An aggressive, progressive approach to moving well and getting strong.

$39$175 value1-week
Quick Start
  • One-on-one intro assessment
  • A week of unlimited S&C classes
Intros: Mon 8:30am & 5pm, Wed 8:30am, Fri 8:30am
Purchase trial
Membership after: $199/mo
Youth Muay ThaiAges 8–14

Youth Muay Thai

8 Limbs Kids ain’t nothing to mess with.

Discipline, confidence, respect and resilience. Watch your kids find their voice and hone their inner butt-kicker, coached by fathers and community leaders.

$39$200 value1-week
Quick Start
  • One-on-one intro lesson
  • A week of unlimited youth classes
  • A pair of boxing gloves
Intros: Tue & Thu, 5pm
Purchase trial
Membership after: $135/mo
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Strength & Conditioning: make sure to read the current S&C intake info on the purchase page before you buy.

How it works.

No matter your experience or how long you’ve been training, everyone goes through our intake process.

01

Purchase a trial

Pick Muay Thai, Strength, or Youth. $39 for the week.

02

Book your intro

Answer our automatic emails and book your introductory lesson.

03

Confirm with a coach

One of our coaches confirms your intro by text or email.

04

Show up and work

Get there 10 minutes early and get ready to work.

Heads up

Please don’t just show up and hope to train. That’s just not how we do things. Start with a Quick Start, and we’ll take it from there.

The week.

Classes seven days a week, mornings and nights. Quick Starts join the Beginner/Intermediate Muay Thai classes.

Muay ThaiStrengthYouth Muay ThaiSparring / E.P. (no Quick Starts)
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
8amStrengthStrength
8:30amStrength
9amStrengthStrengthStrengthStrengthStrength
9:30amStrength
10amBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeYouth Muay Thai10:15–11amBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
11amBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
5pmStrengthStrength
5:15pmYouth Muay Thai5:15–6pmYouth Muay Thai5:15–6pm
6pmBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrengthBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrengthBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeBeg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrength
7pmSparringNo Quick StartsE.P. Muay ThaiIntermediate · no Quick StartsSparringNo Quick StartsE.P. Muay ThaiIntermediate · no Quick Starts

Monday

9am
Strength
10am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
5pm
Strength
6pm
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrength
7pm
SparringNo Quick Starts

Tuesday

8am
Strength
9am
Strength
10am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
5:15pm
Youth Muay Thai5:15–6pm
6pm
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrength
7pm
E.P. Muay ThaiIntermediate · no Quick Starts

Wednesday

9am
Strength
10am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
5pm
Strength
6pm
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
7pm
SparringNo Quick Starts

Thursday

8am
Strength
9am
Strength
10am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
5:15pm
Youth Muay Thai5:15–6pm
6pm
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcomeStrength
7pm
E.P. Muay ThaiIntermediate · no Quick Starts

Friday

9am
Strength

Saturday

8:30am
Strength
9:30am
Strength
10am
Youth Muay Thai10:15–11am
11am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome

Sunday

10am
Beg/Int Muay ThaiQuick Starts welcome
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The coaches.

Tough, battle-tested humans. But that’s not what makes them qualified to stand in front of you. Strong, caring, hard working people who want you to get as strong as you can be.

Coach Charlie cornering a fighter
Co-owner · Head Muay Thai Coach

Coach Charlie

American Muay Thai’s favorite uncle.

In the Muay Thai world since 2005: student, competitor, official, and now full-time coach. On the coaching staff for the USMF World Championship team, the WBC World Champion team and the WKA world team. Loving husband, strong father, shredding guitar player, aging skate rat.

Coach Kate
Co-owner · Head Strength Coach

Coach Kate

WKA National Champion, 2020.

Started Muay Thai in 2011 and was fighting within her first year. Won titles all over the USA and fought and trained around the globe, then built one of the most dynamic strength programs in the country. Best mom in the world, best cook on earth.

Coach Matt holding a championship belt and medal

Coach Matt

Youth & Adult Muay Thai

Here since the doors opened. Veteran of 30+ fights and still competing. Made his pro debut in 2026. Father of 6. Matt is the man.

Coach Rozi

Coach Rozi

Strength

NASM and StrongFirst certified, master’s in Human Anatomy & Physiology. Muay Thai with friends, books, riding her bike.

Coach Dana

Coach Dana

Strength

Started S&C here in 2019. Now RKC kettlebell certified and has fought Muay Thai.

Coach Anne

Coach Anne

Strength

Doctor of Physical Therapy (Temple). Kettlebell instructor, 2nd-degree black belt in Krav Maga, BJJ blue belt.

Coach Brandon with his Grand Nationals belt

Coach Brandon

Youth Muay Thai · Assistant Coach

Trained and competed at 8 Limbs, and loves helping kids grow in confidence, discipline and resilience. Works with children professionally as an RBT/BHT. Outside the gym: Muay Thai with friends, watching fights, video games and his cat.

Coach Rio in his 8 Limbs gear

Coach Rio

Youth Muay Thai · Assistant Coach

Enjoys playing video games and kicking adults in the head. Rio has a few fights and is nasty.

Coach Mallory

Coach Mallory

Strength

Registered Nurse and StrongFirst Kettlebell Certified. Married, dog mom, and has a twin sister!

Coach Chris in an Eight Limbs hoodie and camo pants

Coach Chris

Muay Thai · Assistant Coach

Here since early 2023, with a rugby and endurance sports background as both coach and athlete. Social worker with the City of Philadelphia and former educator. Recently had his first official fight and loves helping fighters of every level.

The fight team

One of the most active fight teams in the nation.

If you’re checking us out because you want to fight, yes, we can absolutely help you there.

But our goal is bigger than winning fights. It’s to develop strong humans.
The gym

Ready to smash, rip, lift, throw & bang.

6,000+square feet of 8 Limbs
2separate rooms: Muay Thai and Strength
4private changing rooms
4single bathrooms (sorry, no showers)

Lots of pads and bags. Tons of weights and kettlebells.

The Muay Thai room and ring Kettlebells The front desk
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Google reviews
★★★★★

“I was nervous to come as a beginner, but the 8 Limbs community is so kind and welcoming. All of the coaches were helpful, and all in the class were happy to help me.”

Kate Martin
★★★★★

“A very welcoming gym with a diverse group of skilled coaches and fighters. Good balance between fun and putting in work.”

Danny
★★★★★

“Super clean and organized facility! Classes are structured very well and the training partners are friendly and welcoming!”

Astacia Vormelker
★★★★★

“Great coaches with different styles but most importantly, very effective pedagogy.”

Vatsal Mehta
★★★★★

“If you’re looking for a welcoming and high-energy gym, it is the place to be!”

Alexander Lubneuski

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Let’s keep this as simple as possible. Hit us with a text. Feel free to call, but text is much better.

Training at 8 Limbs

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5111 Chancellor St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134

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