Muay Thai Kickboxing in Manotick and South Ottawa.
Muay Thai kickboxing at Gracie Barra Manotick is beginner-friendly striking for adults and kids, serving Manotick and south Ottawa.
Muay Thai is the striking art of Thailand, often called "the art of eight limbs" because it uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins. At Gracie Barra Manotick it is one of our core programs, trained on the same mats as our jiu-jitsu, and it is genuinely offered week in and week out for both adults and kids.
Is Muay Thai actually available in Manotick?
Yes. If you have been searching for Muay Thai in Ottawa and want something closer to home in the south end, this is it. Muay Thai is a full program here, not an occasional class. On a single sample Thursday there were kids Muay Thai classes, adult pad work, and drills and sparring for more experienced strikers. You can see a fuller picture on the schedule, and read more about the wider area on our Muay Thai in Ottawa page.
Plenty of members pair striking with grappling. If you want to add ground skills too, our adult BJJ program and kids BJJ program run alongside Muay Thai every week.
What a class looks like.
Every class builds the same fundamentals, step by step, and you are never expected to know them coming in.
- Warm-up and conditioning: movement that builds fitness while you learn.
- Technique: stance, footwork, and the core strikes, broken down step by step.
- Pad work: throwing real combinations onto a partner's pads and mitts.
- Drills and sparring: when you are ready, controlled rounds at a level that suits you.
The coaching is top-notch.Simon · Google review
Striking for every age.
Whether you want a striking workout, a new skill, or a class for your child, there is a Muay Thai class for you. Here is who each group is for.
| Group | Who it is for | What you will do |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | All levels, including complete beginners | Technique, pad work, conditioning, and optional drills and sparring |
| Kids | Kids classes, taught at a kid-appropriate pace | Coordination, listening, and striking fundamentals on the pads |
The Muay Thai slice.
The Muay Thai classes from one real Thursday on our calendar. Days and times vary, so check the full schedule for the current week.
Who teaches the Muay Thai classes?
Our members name their coach by name. Coach Panda Dave is the coach students describe as technical, motivating, and genuinely fun, whether you are learning your first strikes or working the pads at pace. You can read more on our instructors page.
The coaches are great.
Sueng · Google reviewNot sure it is for you? The honest answer is to book a free trial and feel it for yourself, or read what to expect at your first class before you come in.
Muay Thai, answered.
Do you really teach Muay Thai in Manotick?+
Yes. Muay Thai is a core program at Gracie Barra Manotick, with classes for both adults and kids. On a sample Thursday there were several Muay Thai classes, from kids sessions to pad work, drills, and sparring for adults.
Is Muay Thai the same as kickboxing?+
Close, but not identical. Muay Thai is often called Muay Thai kickboxing, and it is the version that also uses elbows, knees and the clinch, where most kickboxing rule sets stick to punches and kicks. If you searched for kickboxing in Ottawa, Muay Thai is very likely what you were picturing.
Is Muay Thai beginner-friendly?+
Yes. Beginners are welcome and start with the fundamentals: stance, basic strikes, and pad work at their own pace. You do not spar on your first day, and you build up gradually as your technique improves. New to striking? Start with our honest guide to Muay Thai for beginners.
Can kids do Muay Thai here?+
Yes. We run Muay Thai classes for kids alongside the adult classes. Striking is taught at a kid-appropriate pace, with an emphasis on coordination, listening, and having fun on the pads. There is more to it than striking: what kids Muay Thai really teaches.
What should I wear and bring to my first Muay Thai class?+
Comfortable athletic clothes are all you need to start. You do not need gloves or wraps for a first class; a coach will guide you on gear once you are training regularly.
Hit the pads. Feel the difference.
Book a free Muay Thai trial, meet a coach, and throw your first combinations. No experience needed, and no sparring on day one.