Muay Thai Classes in New Westminster — Beginner-Friendly Striking & Kickboxing
Learn authentic Muay Thai and kickboxing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment at Modern Warrior Academy in New Westminster. Led by professional Muay Thai kickboxer Nadiia Leonova, each session builds strong fundamentals — punches, kicks, knees, footwork, and defensive skills — while you improve fitness and confidence at your own pace.
Muay Thai & Kickboxing That Builds Fundamentals, Fitness, and Confidence
Whether you are completely new to martial arts or looking to sharpen your striking, our Muay Thai and kickboxing classes in New Westminster give you a structured, welcoming place to learn. Each session focuses on proper technique, footwork, combinations, defensive movement, and heavy bag training — with hands-on coaching so you can progress at your own pace.
Authentic Muay Thai Fundamentals
Learn punches, kicks, knees, footwork, and defensive skills with clear coaching on form and timing — building real striking ability from the ground up.
Fitness & Conditioning
Improve coordination, cardio, and confidence through technical drills and heavy bag work — a full-body Muay Thai training session that meets you where you are.
Beginner-Friendly Coaching
No experience is required. All fitness levels are welcome. Coach Nadiia guides beginners and intermediate students step by step in a supportive atmosphere.
Honest Answers for Muay Thai Beginners
Muay Thai for beginners can feel intimidating from the outside. Here is what matters at Modern Warrior: you do not need experience, you will be guided step by step, and this class is built for people who want to learn — not prove toughness on day one.
Do I need experience first?
No. This class is designed for beginners and intermediate students. Coach Nadiia breaks down stance, basic strikes, and bag safety so newcomers can train with confidence.
Is this only for fighters?
No. Many students train for fitness, coordination, and confidence. You do not have to spar, compete, or come in already in shape — that is part of why we train.
What if I am out of shape?
Come as you are. Muay Thai training builds conditioning honestly over time. You work at your own pace while receiving hands-on coaching and guidance every class.
See Muay Thai Training in Action at Modern Warrior
This preview captures the pace and coaching style you can expect in striking classes at our New Westminster academy — technique drills, combinations, footwork, and bag work woven into a structured session.
Whether you are new to Muay Thai or refining your fundamentals, classes are built to improve accuracy, conditioning, and confidence every week.
- Heavy bag and technical striking drills
- Footwork, combinations, and defensive movement
- Conditioning that supports Muay Thai training
- Supportive, beginner-friendly class culture
Why People Choose Muay Thai at Modern Warrior
.svg){kind=icon}
Punches, Kicks & Knees
Develop the core weapons of Muay Thai and kickboxing — punches, kicks, knees, and elbows — with clear coaching on form, timing, and combinations.
Footwork & Defensive Skills
Build balance, distance, and defensive movement through technical drills — footwork, guard, checks, and evasive habits that keep training safe and effective.
.svg){kind=icon}
Heavy Bag Training
Train on heavy bags and technical drills that build power, rhythm, and accuracy — a practical way to sharpen Muay Thai training week after week.
Conditioning & Coordination
Muay Thai training improves cardio, coordination, and full-body conditioning through structured rounds and clear technical goals every class.
Confidence That Builds Over Time
Progress at your own pace with hands-on coaching and guidance — building fitness, confidence, and practical striking skills in a welcoming gym.
.svg){kind=icon}
Supportive Coaching
Beginners and intermediate students train together in a structured, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can learn, improve, and enjoy the process.
What to Expect in a Muay Thai Class
Our Muay Thai and kickboxing program delivers structured Muay Thai training for beginners and intermediate students. Each class balances technique, bag work, and conditioning so you leave feeling challenged — not lost — no matter where you start.
Dynamic Warm-Ups & Stretching
We prepare hips, shoulders, and spine for kicking and punching with movement prep, light cardio, and mobility so you can train hard and recover well.
Striking Techniques & Combos
Learn and refine punches, kicks, elbows, and knees in progressive combinations — always with attention to balance, guard, and safe mechanics.
Bag & Pad Drills
Build power, rhythm, and accuracy on heavy bags and Thai pads. Coaches cue timing and distance so your strikes stay sharp under fatigue.
Defensive Skills & Footwork
Practice checks, covers, slips, and lateral movement so you can manage range and stay safe as combinations speed up.
Technical Drills & Combinations
Practice combinations, defensive movements, and heavy bag rounds with coach feedback — building skills progressively without pressure to spar.
Conditioning & Cool-Down
Finish with Muay Thai-specific conditioning — then stretching and a quick recap so you know what to work on before the next class.
Muay Thai Classes for Every Goal
From complete beginners to intermediate strikers sharpening technique — our New Westminster Muay Thai classes scale with you.
.svg){kind=icon}
Complete Beginners
No experience required. Coach Nadiia teaches stance, basic strikes, footwork, and bag safety from day one in a beginner-friendly environment.
Fitness-Focused Adults
Midday classes fit work schedules while delivering a demanding full-body workout — improving cardio, coordination, and energy through Muay Thai training.
Intermediate Strikers
Students with some martial arts or kickboxing background can sharpen combinations, defensive skills, and bag work with structured coaching.
Martial Arts Cross-Trainers
Boxers, karate students, and grapplers use Muay Thai to round out striking range, timing, and stand-up confidence alongside other programs.
Muay Thai Class Schedule in New Westminster
Start With a Free Trial Class
New to Muay Thai or new to our gym? Book a free trial, meet Coach Nadiia, try a class, and see if the midday schedule works for you — no pressure.
Membership Options
A consistent option for students balancing training with work, school, or family commitments.
Our most popular option for members who want to train regularly and progress faster across multiple programs.
Best next step: book your free trial class first, meet Coach Nadiia, and we will help you choose the membership that matches your schedule and goals.
Meet Your Muay Thai Instructor
Nadiia Leonova
Learn authentic Muay Thai and kickboxing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Led by professional Muay Thai kickboxer Nadiia Leonova, this class is designed to help students develop strong fundamentals while building fitness, confidence, and practical striking skills.
Each session focuses on proper technique, footwork, combinations, defensive movements, and heavy bag training, allowing students to progress at their own pace while receiving hands-on coaching and guidance.
- Professional Muay Thai kickboxer
- Beginner & intermediate coaching focus
- Fundamentals: punches, kicks, knees & footwork
- Supportive, structured class environment
Why Train Muay Thai at Modern Warrior Academy
- Authentic Muay Thai and kickboxing fundamentals with a professional Muay Thai kickboxer coaching beginners and intermediate students
- Midday schedule — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM — ideal for lunch-hour training
- No experience required — beginner-friendly Muay Thai training in a supportive atmosphere
- Train alongside evening kickboxing, boxing, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling under one roof.
- 4.7 Google rating from public reviews
- 314 6th Street, New Westminster — easy access from Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey
Modern Warrior is a full combat sports academy — not a single-style boutique. Muay Thai students can add evening kickboxing for a different schedule, boxing for hands, or jiu-jitsu for the ground game, building a more complete martial artist over time.
Muay Thai Classes FAQ
No. This class is designed for beginners and intermediate students. No experience is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Coach Nadiia breaks down stance, basic strikes, and bag safety so newcomers can train with confidence.
Muay Thai is a striking art from Thailand that uses punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, along with clinch work and strong footwork. At Modern Warrior in New Westminster, we teach authentic Muay Thai fundamentals in a beginner-friendly class format.
They are related but not identical. Muay Thai emphasizes Thai-style kicks, knees, elbows, and clinch work. Kickboxing typically focuses more on punches and kicks in a different rule set. Our class blends Muay Thai and kickboxing fundamentals so beginners build a practical striking base.
Wear comfortable athletic clothing, bring a water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early to sign in. If you own shin guards, gloves, or wraps, bring them — otherwise ask us about loan equipment for your trial.
No. This beginner-focused class emphasizes technique, footwork, combinations, defensive movement, and heavy bag training. Sparring is not required to learn and improve in this program.
Yes. Muay Thai training is a demanding full-body workout that improves conditioning, coordination, and confidence. This class is structured for Muay Thai for beginners and intermediate students who want to learn in a supportive environment.
Membership starts at $160 per month for twice-weekly training or $220 per month for unlimited training across eligible programs. Your best first step is a free trial class — we will help you choose the option that fits your schedule and goals.
This midday Muay Thai class (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM) is led by Coach Nadiia and focuses on beginner and intermediate fundamentals. Our evening kickboxing class (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 PM) is led by Coach Sasha, welcomes all levels, and blends Dutch kickboxing with Muay Thai–style striking including optional supervised sparring.
Modern Warrior Academy is located at 314 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1R6. We serve members from New Westminster, Burnaby, Queensborough, Coquitlam, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland. Call (604) 353-5627 or email [email protected] for more information.
Start Your Muay Thai Journey Today
Build fitness, confidence, and authentic Muay Thai fundamentals in New Westminster. Try a free class on Tuesday or Thursday at noon, then pick the membership that matches your goals.