I've been training at Juniper for just over a year. Nothing but positives from coaches to students to the space and vibe. Everyone is welcoming and respects your experience level. They have a fight team if you want to go hard but monitor sessions to ensure partner practice and sparring is at the right level. I overheard one of the owners pull someone aside and explain friendly but firmly to bring it down or they'll be asked to leave the gym. Outside of training and management that speaks volumes. I train privates w/ Mike C. I'm older and my horizon is short. He's a great coach who puts attention into my technique and progress. That seems comsistent at Juniper. I've trained other martial arts - TKD and Bando for a year plus long ago, southern short fist KF for six years currently. Truly thought I'd be better at MT but being like every other new student, I appreciate the patience and guidance I found at Juniper and it's community. read more

Juniper Muay Thai - Muay Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very beginner-friendly gym. George and Joe are great coaches and I walk away from every class getting a little bit better with my form and technique every time. Sometimes we do pad work, drills, other times we clinch and spar. Tons of variety. All the members are really nice and this is an awesome gym for whatever level you're at. read more

I've been going to Juniper for about a month. I didn't really have any experience in martial arts, aside from a little taekwondo as a kid & boxing at a fitness gym. At first I started casually with the women's classes. Now I am going 6 days a week and trying to get everyone I know to sign up. I can't believe how much I have learned in such a short time. I also feel mentally sharper and am growing muscles where I didn't even think muscles could grow. Soon they will probably need a restraining order to get rid of me, but I don't think they'd even do that 'cause everyone is really nice. This gym is awesome for many reasons, including: - Very friendly and welcoming environment - both instructors and members. There are people of all experience levels, fitness levels, ages, genders, ethnicities, ages, sizes, etc. There are changing rooms for men, women and gender neutral folks. There are no egos, no cockiness, no drama and no judgement. There's definitely a sense of community with fight watch parties, 50/50's to raise money for traveling fighters, live streams of their fights and a Facebook group for everyone to stay connected. I imagine it will get a lot cooler, once we're out of the pandemic, though. In addition to educating on technique, the instructors also talk about the sport/ larger community pretty often. - There's something for everyone - Classes for kids, women, advanced people, yoga for the sore people, etc. I like to get to classes a little early to watch the tail end of the previous class. It's super cute to watch the kids classes, but also awesome to see them get a little more confident each time. Mixed classes are fun because you get to work with a wide variety of people and there's always something you can learn. If you need a little extra, you can come to work out when there are classes. There's a squat rack, spin bike, hand weights, pull up bar, etc. - Covid safe -This place is very, very clean. Everyone wears masks, everything is cleaned all the time, there are small classes, and attendance lists for contact tracing. But, since you're mostly wearing hand wraps and gloves, you're not really touching too much anyway. If you wanted to, you could just work on a bag and not really be near anyone. - Respectful of women - Whenever I see some kind of combat sport class for women, my ears go up a little. Often us ladies get sold a bunch of BS, preying on fear of domestic abuse/ rape/ etc. The women's class is not is NOT a bunch of "self defense" parlor tricks. This class isn't really any different from the regular Muay Thai class. It's just all women. And all of the women rule. Very nice group of girls. Also, the instructors are pretty adaptable, based on the interests of the group. For example, they'll work in sparring, if that's what the ladies want to do. But, you never have to make any kind of contact, if you don't want. It's flexible. Juniper is great. 5 stars, for sure. read more

A few months ago, I was constantly partying and knew I needed a major change. Once I moved near Juniper Muay Thai I decided to give Muay Thai a try, and I am so glad I did. George and Joe are great and you can tell they both love teaching Muay Thai to the community. The schedule is awesome, too and accommodates a lot of peoples schedules (especially the early risers). Not only will you get a hard workout each class, but you're guaranteed to learn something new each time. If you're looking for a Muay Thai Gym, consider Juniper Muay Thai - you won't regret it. read more

Dedicated coaches with huge knowledge about muay thai, great cardio, great way to learn self-defence and gain confidence ! Big, big recommendation ! read more

I love Juniper Muay Thai! 5/5. Why did I check out Juniper MT? I have been training in muay thai (MT) for several months in Philadelphia (and I have been doing some form of martial arts for all of my life, basically) and decided to give it a go at Juniper MT while I was dog- and house-sitting in South Philadelphia. Also, I love visiting different martial arts gyms as a way to learn different techniques or perspectives from coaches and to continue to stay or get fit. As a disclaimer, I haven't been to any Women's MT classes, taught by coach Casey. Additionally, I paid per session or class instead of getting a monthly membership-- they have an option of $20/class for drop-ins. Their classes cover a wide range of skill levels, and they can really push you if that's what you're looking for. I've tried out their "Intro" class where I learned the basic technique but I've also gone to their "Advanced MT" classes that involve technical sparring. In all of my classes there, coaches Joe & George heavily emphasize the basics & gave me a lot of attention (but also to everyone else) to make sure that I had the basics down. To this end, when I've returned to my current MT gym, I notice that I practically "leveled up" in terms of skill/technique. It's amazing how much I improved by going to their gym. They also had exhausting work outs in the more advanced class. Now, I consider myself pretty fit (sidebar: I take muay thai classes 4-5 times per week and sometimes run or do calisthenics on the side), but their classes were INTENSE. We did rounds that hurt so good-- but once you make it out the other end, your fitness is that much better. In terms of facility and equipment, it's pretty standard/decent for a MT gym. There are changing rooms and male/female/gender-neutral restrooms, which I really appreciate. There are various sizes and types of bags to hit. Thai pads, focus mitts, belly pads, and even shin guards + boxing gloves to borrow in case you don't have any or forgot to bring them. For more of a workout, there are weights, a squat rack + bench, pull bar, an elliptical, and some smaller stuff like ab rollers, foam rollers, and so on. It's funny that coaches Joe and George keep classes chill (see: not intense drill sergeants) yet they each have 10 years of MT experience and could demolish a lot of people in a fight. They level with you and talk to you like normal human beings, not like coaches that have a superiority complex (which can happen) and that's something that I really appreciate at Juniper. They're also the type of people who wouldn't shame you for asking a stupid question, so it feels like a safe-space. So, what were the takeaways? I found that the coaches have an intimate understanding of MT, their classes are beginner-friendly but can take you into deep waters, the facility efficiently makes use of its size & equipment, the students are friendly, and that it's a community that's welcoming to people of all different race/gender/political orientations. Definitely check it out if you can! read more

If you know what muay thai is come to Juniper for really high level muay thai. If you don't know what muay thai is come to Juniper to find out! The guys running this place have a ton of fight experience and know exactly how to run a gym. Good fundamentals. Effective technique. Nothing extra. Good vibes only. It's really been a great place for me to train. I'd reccomend it to anyone interested in the sport. For newcomers or experienced fighters, it's the perfect place to train. Can't wait to bring my kids in for kids class and introduce them to muay thai! read more

Juniper Muay Thai is an awesome community with a remarkable coaching staff and friendly members. I came in with absolutely no Martial Arts experience and after my initial free intro class, I quickly grew fond of the awesome sport of Muay Thai. There is no pressure to sign up, and they make it clear you are free to cancel your membership at any time should you desire to. The class levels range from All Levels (beginner friendly), to Intermediate, to Advanced which is where the more experienced fighters train. They also offer kids classes as well as an all Womens class. Their class schedule that spans across most of the day and goes 7 days a week worked great for me as a 9-5 worker. George and Joe have built an awesome community at this gym, and are brilliant coaches, along with Coach Kartinya and Coach Mike. Whether you are brand new to Muay Thai or have fights under your belt, you can surely find your place to grow here at Juniper. read more

I've been training here for a little less than a year. It's been a great experience. The coaches are knowledgable and the other members are friendly. I recommend checking out Juniper Muay Thai. read more

It was my first time trying Muay Thai and the coaches couldn't be more welcoming. I got a great work out and found the coaches to be very helpful with my technique every step of the way. read more

I decided to check out this gym while visiting family for two weeks as I have been studying Muay Thai in New York for about a year and a half. I felt instantly welcomed by both the staff and the gym members. I tried both the general class and the women's class and enjoyed both. I got a great workout and refined my boxing and kicking skills. And plus the practice is such a great work out. I highly recommend checking this out. read more

I have been working up the courage to try this gym for months... wish I didn't wait so long! I have no Muay Thai experience but was excited to learn. The intro class is awesome- you can warm up with the group and then get one-on-one attention with one of the owners. I agree with all the other reviews- great vibes and an awesome community. It's nice to get help as a newbie but also not feel isolated- and I was immediately brought into the fold. The kettle bell classes are awesome too, highly highly recommend. read more

Juniper Muay Thai is a great place for beginners, fighters and everyone is between. George, Joe, and Casey are all super knowledgeable and have years of experience. They do a great job of creating a fun and inclusive environment. If you're interested in a great workout or pursuing fighting Juniper Muay Thai is where you want to be. read more

Let me start off by saying I was a total potato before joining Juniper. And holy moly-- I never thought I would look forward to going to a gym 3x a week! Folks are crazy welcoming and Casey, George, and Joe are all such amazing coaches. They'll push you, for sure, but it always feels satisfying when you go past whatever limit you had set for yourself. They're also great about asking for feedback/questions at the end of each session. You can tell they want everyone to learn and grow! Anyhow, join this gym. Get fit, make friends, and feel badass! read more

I joined Juniper two months ago and I love it. Very welcoming environment for beginners, fun classes, great workout, no bros. The instructors are kind and helpful. Would highly recommend, especially if you are a woman who wants to learn how to kick a**. read more

Based on my experience with Casey and some of the other coach staff, Juniper is a warm all inclusive training environment that also designs its sessions to challenge patrons at every level (beginner and/or professional). I have known and trained with Casey for years, and she is still one of my most well respected instructors, coach, and fitness expert. read more