Muay Thai Kickboxing in Ottawa
Yes, Gracie Barra Manotick brings Muay Thai kickboxing to the Ottawa area from our academy in Manotick, with beginner-friendly striking classes for kids and adults, no experience needed.
Looking for Muay Thai in Ottawa? Gracie Barra Manotick trains Muay Thai out of one academy in Manotick, in the south end of the Ottawa area, and students travel in from across the south of the city to train with us. This is not a separate branch: it is our home academy on the mats in Manotick, open to Ottawa families who want real striking instruction close to home.
Muay Thai, the "art of eight limbs," teaches you to strike with fists, elbows, knees, and shins. In our classes that means proper stance and footwork first, then pad work, technique drills, and controlled partner training as you progress. It is one of the best full-body workouts you can do, and it builds real, usable skill.
Whether you want to get in shape, learn to defend yourself, or bring a kid who has a lot of energy to burn, our Muay Thai program is built to start beginners the right way. No sink-or-swim, no ego on the mats, just patient coaching and a clear path from your first pad round onward. If you have never trained before, read our guide to Muay Thai for beginners in Ottawa.
Muay Thai for kids and adults.
| Class | Who it is for | What you work on |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Muay Thai | Teens and adults, all levels | Stance, footwork, pad work, technique |
| Muay Thai Pad Work | Adults building sharper strikes | Combinations and conditioning on the pads |
| Kids Muay Thai | Kids, grouped by age and level | Coordination, focus, confidence, control |
| Drills & Sparring | Members ready for controlled contact | Timing, distance, and safe live rounds |
Classes run in the evenings through the week and Saturday mornings. You can see the current times on our class schedule, and if Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also interests you, many members train both. Take a look at the full programs list to see how it all fits together.
Serving south Ottawa from Manotick.
Manotick sits at the south end of Ottawa, which makes our academy an easy destination for families across the south of the city. We regularly train members from these communities:
- Manotick
- Barrhaven
- Riverside South
- Greely
- Osgoode
- Kars
- North Gower
- Nepean
One academy, in Manotick.
Tue–Wed 5:00–9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00–9:45 PM
Friday 5:00–7:15 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Sun 10:15 AM–12:15 PM
Before your first round.
Do you offer Muay Thai in Ottawa?+
Yes. Gracie Barra Manotick runs Muay Thai classes for kids and adults at our academy in Manotick, in the south end of the Ottawa area. Families travel in from across south Ottawa to train with us.
Do I need any experience to start Muay Thai?+
No. Most people who walk in have never thrown a strike before. Our Muay Thai classes are beginner-friendly, you move at your own pace, and a coach walks you through the fundamentals of stance, footwork, and pad work.
Is Muay Thai good for kids?+
Yes. We run kids Muay Thai classes that build coordination, focus, and confidence in a safe, supervised setting. Younger and older kids are grouped by age and level so everyone trains at the right pace.
Where is the academy and how do I get started?+
Our academy is at 5700 Longshadow St in Manotick. The easiest way to start is to book a free trial, so you can meet a coach, see the mats, and try a class before you decide anything.
Come throw a few rounds.
The hardest part is walking through the door. Book a free trial, meet a coach, and get a feel for the pads before you decide anything.