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Muay Thai Classes in Broomfield, CO

Train with experienced coaches in a welcoming, no-ego academy. Authentic Muay Thai instruction for adults of every level, from your first kick to your first fight.

Authentic Muay Thai Training in the Heart of Broomfield

Limitless Combat Academy has been Broomfield's home for serious Muay Thai training since 2017. Our head coach, Kru Ali Hanjani, is a former professional fighter who trained directly under Sensei Benjamin Schissler of Serial Boxe, meaning the techniques you learn here trace back to authentic Muay Thai lineage, not a generic kickboxing program borrowed from a YouTube playlist.

We built this academy on a simple idea: world-class instruction does not require a hostile environment. Whether you walk in as a complete beginner looking to get in shape, an experienced striker sharpening your craft, or somewhere in between, you will train alongside students who are here to get better and help you do the same. No egos. No hazing. No "earning your place." Just real coaching, hard work, and a community that shows up for each other.

Below is everything you need to know about our Muay Thai program, what it is, what your first class looks like, who is teaching you, and how to book your free first session.

What Is Muay Thai (And Why People Train It)

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and one of the most effective striking arts in the world. Known as "the art of eight limbs," it uses punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work, a complete striking system built over centuries by Thai fighters.

At Limitless, we teach Muay Thai the way it was meant to be taught through real technique, conditioning, and pad work. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or sharpening skills for competition, you'll train alongside students who push each other without ego.

Who Muay Thai Is For

  • Adults 18+ who want a serious, full-body workout that builds real skill
  • Beginners with zero experience, most of our students started exactly where you are now
  • People looking for self-defense that actually works under pressure
  • Athletes cross-training for MMA, kickboxing, or general combat sports
  • Anyone training for amateur or professional Muay Thai competition

Why Muay Thai?

It's the most complete striking art in the world

Boxing teaches you to punch. Kickboxing adds kicks. Muay Thai gives you all of that, plus elbows, knees, and clinch work. If you only have time to learn one striking system, Muay Thai is the deepest toolbox you can carry.

It works under pressure

Muay Thai is battle-tested. It's the dominant striking base in MMA for a reason; the techniques have been refined over centuries of real competition in Thailand and pressure-tested in every major combat sport in the world. What you learn on the mat actually translates to real situations.

It's a workout that doesn't feel like a workout

Most people who quit the gym quit because it's boring. Muay Thai is the opposite. You'll burn 600–1,000 calories per class without ever looking at a clock, because you're too focused on learning a combination or holding pads for your partner.

The community is unlike anything else

There's something about training combat sports together that builds friendships fast. The people you sweat with, struggle with, and learn alongside become part of your life in a way a regular gym membership never will.

Benefits of Training Muay Thai

Our students come for different reasons, fitness, self-defense, competition, stress relief, and they walk away with all of it. Here's what regular Muay Thai training actually delivers:

Physical Benefits

  • Full-body conditioning. Every class trains your cardio, strength, power, and endurance simultaneously. Few workouts hit all four.
  • Serious fat loss. An hour of Muay Thai torches 600–1,000 calories. Most students drop body fat in their first few months without changing their diet.
  • Functional strength. You'll build the kind of strength that actually translates to movement, core stability, hip power, rotational force.
  • Flexibility and mobility. Kicking, kneeing, and clinching open up hips, hamstrings, and shoulders that years of sitting at a desk have locked down.
  • Better balance and coordination. Throwing a kick on one leg while reading your opponent rewires how your brain talks to your body.

Mental Benefits

  • Stress relief. Whatever you carried in from work is gone by the end of the warm-up. There's no room in your head for it when you're focused on technique.
  • Confidence. Knowing you can handle yourself changes how you walk through the world, at work, in social settings, everywhere.
  • Discipline and focus. Showing up consistently, learning slowly, getting humbled, and coming back tomorrow builds a mental toughness that bleeds into the rest of your life.
  • Mental clarity. Pad work is a moving meditation. You can't think about your inbox while you're trying to land a clean cross.

Practical Benefits

  • Real self-defense skills. Not theoretical, choreographed self-defense, actual techniques tested in live training that work under pressure.
  • A foundation for MMA. If you ever want to cross-train BJJ or compete in MMA, Muay Thai is the striking base most fighters start with.
  • A community that shows up. You're not a membership number here. You're a training partner, and the relationships you build last well beyond the gym.

What to Expect in Your First Class

Walking into a Muay Thai gym for the first time can feel intimidating. We get it, most of our students felt the exact same way before their first class. Here's what actually happens:

  • You'll be greeted at the door. We'll introduce you to a coach, give you a quick tour, and show you where to put your stuff.
  • We provide loaner gear. Gloves and shin guards available if you don't have your own. Just bring athletic clothes and a water bottle.
  • Class starts with a warm-up. Light cardio and stretching, modified for your fitness level. No one's going to throw you to the wolves.
  • You'll learn fundamental techniques. Stance, jab, cross, basic kicks. A coach will walk you through every step.
  • Pad work with a partner. You hit pads, not people. No sparring on day one, that comes much later, only when you're ready.
  • You'll leave tired, sore, and grinning. Most first-timers tell us it was the best workout they've had in years.

Meet Your Muay Thai Coaches

Kru Ali Hanjani

Head Coach

Kru Ali began his MMA career in 2006 and turned professional in 2010, training Muay Thai under Sensei Benjamin Schissler of Serial Boxe Fight Team. After six years competing professionally, capturing a title before retiring, he founded Limitless in 2017 to focus full-time on developing the next generation of fighters. He continues to corner students in Muay Thai, MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu competitions across the country.

Lineage: Serial Boxe Muay Thai (under Sensei Benjamin Schissler)

Coach Rachel Fiddes

Muay Thai Coach & Active Competitor

Coach Rachel started her Muay Thai journey in 2016 under Kru Ali and has been competing and coaching ever since. A former competitive soccer player and avid snowboarder, she brings the discipline of an athlete and the eye of a teacher to every class. Rachel leads women's classes and is one of the academy's most active competitors.

Serial Boxe Muay Thai (under Kru Ali Hanjani)

Limitless is an official affiliate of Serial Boxe Muay Thai under Sensei Benjamin Schissler. Our techniques and curriculum trace directly back to authentic Muay Thai lineage, not a watered-down kickboxing program.

What Our Muay Thai Students Say

Limitless is an awesome gym with great coaches! They have amazing Muay Thai, Jiu jitsu, wrestling, mma and fitness classes. It is truly a family environment as everybody pushes each other to become better, and whether your looking to become a competitive martial artist, or just learn some self defense, Limitless has something for everybody.

- Matt K.

Great environment. Fantastic coaches and instructors. Actually help you learn the technique and provide a challenge at the same time. Definitely recommend this place if you’re trying to improve on yourself.

- Mohamed H.

I have trained at a few places and I am impressed with the level of training this place has to offer. If you are someone who is serious about this lifestyle, you need to come here. If you are someone who wants to just do it recreational, you need to come here, or if you are in between. The instructors are here to make sure you learn and the gym is welcoming. The first day on the mat, I felt like I was already apart of the tribe. So stop making excuses, get in and start getting that sweat going!

- Caid R.

This place has a positive environment with much more focus on camaraderie than most places I have been. The teachers here focus on their students and make sure you understand instructions. It’s not a huge place but that adds to it. I highly recommend taking the time to learn here.

- Ryan Q.

Fantastic gym to train at. Everyone is focused on technique rather than ego and the coaches want you to succeed no matter your skill level. Great for beginners too.

- David D.

I have been to a few gyms before Limitless and I have never felt so welcomed immediately. Everyone is very helpful and friendly in all of the classes. My 6 year old loves the kids class! I will never go anywhere else.

- Selena Ruiz-Solis

How to Get Started

Getting started at Limitless is simple. Your first session is on us, no commitment, no sales pressure.

STEP 1

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Book your free first session. Use the form below or call us at (720) 515-6319.

STEP 2

2

Show up 15 minutes early. We'll meet you at the door, give you a tour, and get you set up with loaner gear if needed.

STEP 3

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Train your first class. After class, we'll sit down with you to talk about your goals and the membership options that fit. Zero pressure, if it's not the right fit, no hard feelings.

Membership & Pricing

We don't list our membership pricing online because it varies based on which programs you want access to (Muay Thai only, unlimited classes, family plans, etc.). After your free trial, we'll walk you through the options that fit your goals and schedule. Most students train 2–4 times per week.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need any experience to start Muay Thai?
    No. The vast majority of our students walk in with zero experience. Every class is structured so beginners can follow along and learn the fundamentals safely. Coaches break down techniques step by step and pair newer students with patient training partners.
  • What gear do I need for my first class?
    Just athletic clothes (shorts or leggings, a t-shirt) and a water bottle. We have loaner gloves and shin guards available for your free first session. If you decide to continue training, we'll point you toward the basic gear you'll want hand wraps, gloves, and shin guards (around $150 total for solid beginner equipment).
  • Is Muay Thai safe?
    When taught correctly, yes. At Limitless we emphasize technique, controlled drilling, and pad work in regular classes. Sparring is optional, supervised, and only introduced after students have developed solid fundamentals. Injuries in our program are rare and almost always minor.
  • How often should I train as a beginner?
    Two to three classes per week is the sweet spot for beginners. It's enough to build muscle memory and see real progress without burning out or risking overuse injuries. Most students ramp up to 4–5 sessions per week within their first few months as their conditioning improves.
  • Can I start Muay Thai if I'm out of shape?
    Absolutely. Muay Thai is one of the best ways to get in shape. Coaches modify drills based on your fitness level, and you set your own pace. We've had students in their 40s and 50s start with no athletic background and end up in the best shape of their lives.
  • How is Muay Thai different from kickboxing or boxing?
    Boxing uses only punches. Kickboxing adds kicks. Muay Thai adds knees, elbows, and clinch work, the full "art of eight limbs." That makes it more complete for self-defense and significantly more versatile for MMA cross-training, but it's also more technical to learn well. That's where a properly lineaged coach matters.
  • Do you offer women-only Muay Thai classes?
    Yes. Coach Rachel leads our women's training, and we also offer dedicated women's self-defense seminars. Our regular Muay Thai classes are co-ed and welcoming, many of our most dedicated students are women.
  • What's the free first session like?
    It's a full regular class, same warm-up, same instruction, same training partners as our paying members. No watered-down "intro" version. After class we'll answer your questions and walk you through membership options if you want to continue.

Ready to Train? Your First Session Is Free.

Show up, train a real class, and decide if Limitless is the right fit. No pressure, no obligations, no contracts.

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