Old School Muay Thai

Fantastic experience: The real deal.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and culture. 25$ for first trial class. Everyone was super friendly.

Fantastic experience: INCREDIBLE GYM! If you want an authentic Muay Thai experience - this is the place! From the instructors, classes and overall community - I couldn’t be happier. Never in my life would I have thought I could feel so safe in a gym environment and happy with the Muay Thai family I’ve discovered. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced fighter, you can count on these instructors to take their time and abilities to really advance you! This gym is truly one of a kind - there’s no place as special as this one ❤️

Fantastic experience: Best Muay Thai gym in Toronto! Love the people there and everyone is eager to watch you grow and improve as a fighter!

Fantastic experience: Love this place! I signed up in October, and the Old School team has been incredibly helpful and accommodating to me as a beginner - plus it’s an awesome workout. Everyone including the Krus and more advanced fighters are always kind, and provide a welcoming environment to train in. Highly recommend this place, especially if you’re a girl and worry about the sport being too male-dominated - there’s lots of us!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with amazing instructors that genuinely care. Everyone is friendly and will talk to you and help you out, even staying overtime. Been training here for 6 months and will be here as long as I’m in Toronto.

Negative experience: Horrible gym environment for women, unsafe and owner refuses to acknowledge or support when concerns are brought to them. When I tried to cancel the remainder of my membership after incidents, the owner refused. There’s a reason it’s cheaper than other gyms — it’s barely a business. Was at the gym for 2.5 years and left after safety concerns. There are far better options in the city, do not waste your time here. EDIT (June 2024): Consider the optics of the strategically timed but conveniently vague reviews that have been written after mine (by women who have joined the gym well after I have left) that are meant to a. bury my review and b. invalidate my experience while providing zero facts or examples of what makes the gym so "~safe and the BEST FAMILY." What does that tell you about how women support each other in this gym when one individual has a bad experience? What does that tell you about the integrity in this gym? Just admit that there’s room for improvement, is that so hard? I hope this gym does get better, but it needs to accept feedback first. As you can see from the hilarious response below, it refuses to. An objective summary of facts is not me “coming at you” — if you perceive this as an attack, you’re fighting with reality buddy. Maybe get your act together as a business and community so that reality is in your favour. Be warned, and be ready to get sub-par Muay Thai training from aged out (ie, failed) semi-pro athletes with anger issues who are more intent on dating/grooming the women in the gym than teaching them. Comes with a side order of staph infections from the mats in the disgusting facility, if not from the staff (pun not intended). Yikes all around, and the Muay Thai community in Toronto is well aware.

Fantastic experience: I am so glad that I joined Old School. The community of people in the gym itself makes it so worth it. The instructors are all incredible, the class lessons are always amazing and they take the time to help people individually as well. As a woman in the gym i’ve always felt safe and welcomed since day 1. Everyday I look forward to going to Old School and seeing my teammates and Krus. Thank you Old School for all you do for us!

Fantastic experience: Great Muay Thai gym with strong community ties. I would recommend this gym to people of all levels. I always felt welcomed and accepted, which as most women know can be hard to find at some martial arts gyms.

Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere & super nice instructors

Fantastic experience: Legendary spot to train. Very welcoming

Negative experience: I do not recommend … 2/10 for sure

Negative experience: This gym is terrible, the instructors are never on time and sometimes they don’t even show up for class

Negative experience: Worst gym ever, DO NOT sign up here

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable coach and a great place to work out

Fantastic experience: Exceptional atmosphere, great instructors, great value.

Fantastic experience: Muay Thai community is Physical education. Strong body, strong mind.

Fantastic experience: Among the best Muay Thai gyms in Toronto.

Fantastic experience: Great space with great people. Always happy to walk in and get some work done.

Fantastic experience: Easily one of the best Gyms in the GTA. KRU James has a wealth of knowledge and experience. His team of instructors are professional and skilled. With training from the motherland, Thailand - you can be sure to get authentic Muay Thai lessons.

Fantastic experience: Great Krus, great vibe, even for beginners it is a very welcoming place.

Fantastic experience: The best muay thai gym in Toronto!

Fantastic experience: James runs an awesome Muay Thai academy here. And they started doing Mma as well! You have to check this place out! Check out

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to learn and train Muay Thai. Very friendly, engaging and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Great Thai boxing gym. Good community, good instructors!

Fantastic experience: Good people. Good gym. Good atmosphere. You can’t go wrong.

Fantastic experience: I love OSMT. I was born and raised in Thailand and OSMT is perfect remedy for homesickness reason being the trainers are very supportive and incredibly passionate about Muay Thai similar to trainers back home. They are true to being “old school”, it really feels like a Muay Thai gym you’d visit in Bangkok. I really recommend going because for whatever reason you want to learn the discipline (weight loss, endurance building, learning Muay Thai) you will be highly satisfied. The trainers will motivate you and you will be motivated to go back whenever you have the chance. Thank you so much OSMT!! Kru James and all the trainers that help me reach my goals.

Fantastic experience: Just had my first class and can’t wait to go back! (Provide I take a few days to recover.) Is it hard? Yes. It’s Muay Thai… Is it fun? Heck yes! I was nervous to try something this hard and out of my fitness and comfort level, but James and all of the students were nothing but supportive and welcoming. Recommend for sure!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Pure old school Muay Thai as the name implies, train like they train in Thailand! Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. Whether its your first time wrapping your hands or a seasoned fighter or anything in between, James can help you learn, hone and perfect the art of eight limbs!

Fantastic experience: I've started attending classes after Stage Two Reopening. During the whole lockdown I'd been doing nothing in terms of sport so I worried if I could handle it. But all my concerns were unreasonable as classes are flexible and suite all fitness levels as instructors would present several options of exercises. And it is such fun, time flies! I am incredibly happy that I've started going there - each week I can feel that I become a bit stronger. Also the atmosphere there is amazing, people are super friendly and there is a feel of community which is so nice

Fantastic experience: Do you want to get in shape, have fun, train hard and make some friends along the way? Then, this is the place!

Fantastic experience: been a great experience for me as a beginner.. instructor's are helpful and considerate and the gym has a really friendly atmosphere. would recommend to everyone at any level

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn Muay Thai. Kru James is the best!

Fantastic experience: Happy to see this gym has survived. This place feels like a neighborhood gym - great instruction and no attitude.

Fantastic experience: An authentic and professional martial arts school of Muay Thai. Knowledgeable teachers (Kru/Kru Yai's of Muay Thai Kickboxing. A must try if you are in Toronto. Great facility, great positive vibes and overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend. 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: I recently joined Old School Muay Thai, coming out of COVID and having done almost no physical activity for a very long time, and it has been such an amazing experience. I have had no concerns re COVID with both the indoor and outdoor classes. I was also worried that my fitness level would be inadequate and that I would struggle to adapt to the class, but the instructors have been incredibly supportive and always provide alternate approaches for a beginner like me but also are great at challenging the more advanced people. I've tried one other Muay Thai place in the past, but this place has exceeded my expectations so much, the quality of classes, the experience in teaching Muay Thai technique, the authenticity and real community feel are just some of the impressive things. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Amazing and welcoming Muay Thai gym that accommodates to all levels of people. Enough good words have been said about this place, but its 7:30 am class is the only reason that makes me wake up early in the morning.

Fantastic experience: The best authentic Muay Thai gym in Toronto with amazing instructors. Everyone is so friendly, helpful, and non-judgemental here. The classes are perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced and there’s so much variety in each class that you’ll never be bored. Once you take one class, you will be coming back for more!

Fantastic experience: Best Mauy Thai place in Toronto! I've been going here for years. Great club culture and authentic training experience.

Fantastic experience: It is more than a weapon, sport and fitness. I found discipline here.

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience in the past. Thank you kuru james for your great compassion towards youths and helping to build self confidence! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: This is the real deal. Absolutely authentic Muay Thai training in a super welcoming environment. You will not find a better value for legit Muay Thai instruction in the downtown core. experienced, involved instructors will motivate and push you.

Fantastic experience: Great learning environment for those who are new and veterans of the sport. Friendly staff. Been training here for a few years now and it's been life changing. Definitely a gem and should be checked out.

Fantastic experience: Amazing Muay thai Gym - in the heart of downtown toronto! Excellent instructors and fighters to train you! cant ask for more! Cant wait to go back...love it! 5 Stars!

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic place to get fit and learn muay thai. Really great teacher in James + a terrific and welcoming community at the gym. I was a bit freaked out as newbie but felt comfortable right away because everyone was so nice. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: awesome gym!

Fantastic experience: I’ve trained in many gyms since I started training Muay Thai 15 years ago so I know it can be tricky to find a good one. When I moved from Madrid to Toronto, I visited almost all the gyms located downtown. I signed up for a 2 week special offer at Old School Muay Thai and by the end of the trial I already knew it was a very unique space. The gym is open every day of the week and offers different training schedules at different times, so no matter if you’re an early bird or rather train during your lunch brake or late at night, you can always get your training done! The people who you will find training at Old School May Thai composes a very mixed group: there are really skilled full trainers and even fighters who compete, intermedium level individuals and beginners. The advanced people really understand that everyone is a beginner at one point so they make sure beginners feel comfortable to learn Muay Thai the right way. That is one of the reasons the gym is so popular and beginners show fast improvement at an early stage. The environment is ideal for development no matter at what stage you are in your Muay Thai journey. The training style is like the way Thai fighters train in Thailand. The sessions are sweaty and intense, mixing cardio, conditioning and technique. The friendly, welcoming and intense atmosphere keeps everyone motivated to try their best and improve fitness. Since I started training at Old School Muay Thai 2 years ago, I have become the best version of myself in terms of fitness and technique, and I’m proud of being part of such a friendly and special community. There’s no gym like Old School Muay Thai in Toronto.

Fantastic experience: Old school Muay Thai is a great gym!! I’ve been going there on and off for the last couple of years and I cannot wait until it’s back open. Kru James is friendly, knowledgeable and always there to help you grow. If you’re looking for a fun way to get in shape physically and push yourself mentally then stop by Old School Muay Thai!!!

Fantastic experience: I've been at Old school for 4 years now. I first started with personal training with Kru James Hines (owner) and he taught me strong fundamentals. After about 6 months I started doing the classes and eventually fought 4 times! I wouldn't have been able to grow without the great instructors and strong community in this gym. I highly recommend people to check this place out.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with an enthusiastic community of individuals committed to Muay Thai and its growth in Canada.

Fantastic experience: Trained at a few gyms, and this one was the best. Stays true to its name. No frills, but you will sweat, learn and leave better than when you entered. James is an awesome instructor who will have you laughing through the pain of the crazy conditioning sessions you’re put through each class. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here since 2007 and OSMT has made a tremendous positive impact on my life by teaching me the principles of Muay Thai as a martial art and how they cross over to life. The gym has also introduced me to a community of tight knit members that have been training here regularly, everyone is welcoming and positive. This couldn’t be possible without a great gym and great teaching.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to learn Muay Thai and get fit fast. The classes are tough as they come and the results are off the charts..!!

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming gym and you will get a great workout!

Fantastic experience: Affordable and tough

Fantastic experience: Great gym with solid instructors and a very open and positive community vibe. James Hines runs this gym as a not-for-profit, using his (very modest) monthly membership fees to run an after-school program for at-risk youth in the GTA. Whether you're training to fight, or just looking to get fit, this is the place to go.

Fantastic experience: Great school, good prices, might be a little small sometimes but there is always a way to accommodate everybody. Professors know what they are doing and are friendly. Prices can't be beat.

Fantastic experience: I visited this gym on a Sunday to get some training in after visiting Toronto for the weekend for my team mate's fight. The gym environment felt authentic and everyone was very friendly and hospitable. I like forward to visiting them again the next time I'm in the area.

Fantastic experience: Awesome classes a good challenge, very helpful and knowledgeable instructors. will definitely get a good work out here

Fantastic experience: I'm a total beginner and am trying to improve my fitness. I thought I'd be intimidated but I felt immediately comfortable. The instructors are awesome and really helpful. Most people are also really helpful and teach, help and cheer each other on. It's a really fun and tough workout.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Always a good workout.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic. The instructor was methodical, encouraging, and creates tasks that were both challenging and achievable. Based on the performance of the other students, I could tell they have been taught well, and had found both classes and their own progress satisfying. If you are in Toronto I recommend Old School.

Fantastic experience: Excellent instruction, upfront pricing, youth programs, helpful and friendly senior students-- what else could you ask for?

Fantastic experience: Great gym and head instructor/owner is an excellent teacher! Been training at Old School for 6+ yrs.

Fantastic experience: Best training experience. Humble but talented group of Kru's. James is an incredible instructor and amazing individual.

Fantastic experience: James Hines is an excellent instructor and takes you through things methodically. The place itself has the right feel for learning muay thai. Excellent experience thus far.

Fantastic experience: Best instructors, best company, just an overall awesome place to train muay thai!