Testimonials

Best Muay Thai Gym around. Great for beginners and above, everyone is friendly and each class has been challenging but fun & many opportunities to learn. Been great getting feedback as someone new to the gym.

After taking 1 class at Burning Spirits, I was hooked. The environment is really friendly and conducive to learning. The structured classes are great for making thorough progression in Muay Thai

Great academy.and instruction and above all really good people!

BS and all the coaches are great. As a person with IBS Muay Thai is something that really can take a toll in my system because high intensity training often makes ibs symptoms worse. I can feel really sensitive in group classes but I’ve never felt bad or like I didn’t belong at BS. I’ve been going for about a year now and it’s become such an important place of community for me, it helps me feel strong, regulated and I’ve made so many friends! Burning spirits is the kind of place that’s going to ask that when you show up you do your best, but that doesn’t always mean your the hardest hitter- it means your showing up and trying, supporting your fellow fighters and communicating your needs to your partner and coach. Idk if I’ll ever get in the ring due to personal physical constraints, but if I do I’ll be excited to represent Burning Spirits.

This place is super chill. Everyone is really supportive and the classes are kick ass

This gym, its coaches/instructors, and the community of students who attend have been such an important part of my days in Philly. I am a complete beginner with no experience in any type of fighting, and during each class, no matter how big or small the class turnout is, the coaches have been able to spend time with me personally to give me advice and corrections. Thank you Burning Spirits and especially Coach Derek!

My stepdaughter and I had our first private training session this week, and we can't wait to go back! Derek is an excellent instructor; clearly knowledgeable and talented, and he's also very patient and encouraging. I also appreciate the values this studio promotes, and I'm happy to call them my neighbors.

I’ve been training at Burning Spirits since the summer of 2023. It’s been tremendously beneficial for my mental and physical health. Burning Spirits has the feel of a neighborhood gym, and the classes are structured so that students of all skill levels benefit by learning from and with each other in addition to learning from Kru Derek and the other coaches.It’s challenging and fun! It’s been a pleasure to embrace a new sport and continue to work toward improvement over time within the supportive community that’s been cultivated at Burning Spirits.

Burning Spirit is such an amazing gym! This was my first time trying martial arts, and I was really nervous about starting, but they’re beginner-friendly, and everyone is super nice and welcoming. The coaches help and explain everything very well, and they’re very friendly. The gym is also very clean and organized. I’m glad I started Muay Thai and that I’m part of this community.

Burning Spirits is a very welcoming atmosphere for all levels of experience. I have been training with Burning Spirits for the past 10 months, and they continue to challenge my strength and technique as I progress as a student.