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Viking Muay Thai — Andersonville thai that sets the standard. Ask for a recommendation, the staff will deliver. Matthew Lescohier: "The classes were challenging and fun"
Experience Breakdown
Tim Johnson
10 reviews
“I've been training here for a year and a half and would 100% recommend it for the following: - Genuinely invested coaching - Developing a powerful and fast striking style - Honest but always encouraging feedback - Fantastic work rate in sessions that adjust perfectly each time - Flexibility around training times, venues and requirements - High standard of professionalism - Excellent knowledge of health, hygiene and Covid restrictions There are many more reasons”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Falling ruefully short of expectations for gender inclusion, staff friendliness, usable space, and safe sparring practices.
Location
5645 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
What 37+ diners say about Viking Muay Thai
“Kale (owner) is one of my favorite humans.”
Kale (owner) is one of my favorite humans. I have trained with him for several years having started with boxing and expanding that to include some muay thai and other martial arts It can be intimidating to go to these gyms that are strictly geared towards training in any combat (as opposed to doing a group boxing class) but Kale just brings you in and finds a way to get you to connect with and love the art of fighting and training He himself has experience at all levels of muay thai fighting yet, irrespective of where you are and where you want to go, he is so attuned to his clients and their needs that he can adapt and provide a training path that is impactful yet not overwhelming. Whether you want to become a pro fighter or, like me, you’re a professional looking for a good workout (and some key nuggets for fighting)...Kale will prove exceptional in fulfilling your goals
Brian Murphy
Aug 2025
“Reached out with a ton of questions because I like to be prepared and I’m traveling from Indiana,...”
Reached out with a ton of questions because I like to be prepared and I’m traveling from Indiana, Kale was fantastic with getting those answered and not making me feel like a bother. Excited to try this place out and see where it goes. Based off the communication alone id recommend them!
Jordan Andrews
Aug 2025
“I had a great trial week at Viking Muay Thai.”
I had a great trial week at Viking Muay Thai. Only ever had text communication with the owner but he was very helpful and available. Worked with 3 different coaches and they were all fantastic. The members were also welcoming and helpful. They have community events like watch parties which help to stay active in the world of Muay Thai
Christian Kephart
Jul 2025
“Kale can teach beginners through advanced.”
Kale can teach beginners through advanced. He is knowledgeable and welcoming. You won't regret it!
Bridgett Lansink
Apr 2025
“Kale knows his stuff.”
Kale knows his stuff! Heck of a coach and instructor!
Rob Cullen
Mar 2025
“Kale is the best.”
Kale is the best. I highly recommend him whether you are a complete novice or an experienced fighter. Try it out and you won’t regret it!
Charlie Clough
Mar 2025
“I found a flyer for this gym at a coffee shop and randomly signed up for a drop in class.”
I found a flyer for this gym at a coffee shop and randomly signed up for a drop in class. I received a personal follow up after the class, and then an offer for a gratis 1:1 session. This is unheard of in larger gyms! It was incredible! The personal touch of the text along with a truly generous offer for what was a 10/10 training session with Kale has me completely dedicated to returning. Kale is an incredible teacher and has a great energy, cannot recommend highly enough.
Ginny Cook
Feb 2025
“It’s a great place to learn boxing and Mauy Thai without feeling overwhelmed.”
It’s a great place to learn boxing and Mauy Thai without feeling overwhelmed. Come check it out
Isaiah Sheppard
Feb 2025
“Viking Muay Thai is an amazing gym for either beginners or experienced fighters.”
Viking Muay Thai is an amazing gym for either beginners or experienced fighters. I came in a little over a year ago with zero experience and Kale did a great job training and coaching me to success. They also have a fight team that competes regularly. If you want to join a gym lead by a world champion. This is the right place.
Tyler Martyniak
Jan 2025
“Rarely have I come across a gym with coaches that are so welcoming and thoughtful to each of their members.”
Rarely have I come across a gym with coaches that are so welcoming and thoughtful to each of their members. Kale, alongside his team, bring a solid foundation of Muay Thai knowledge and concepts to integrate into your style of fighting. Whether you're looking to compete or learn self defense, Viking Muay Thai covers all your bases for the most effective and efficient! Thank you for making this place a safe haven for me as well as others, and for all the hard work you put in for us! Much love! Christina-
Christina
Dec 2024
“I've been training with the Viking Muay Thai fight team for about a year now, and it has been a fantastic experience.”
I've been training with the Viking Muay Thai fight team for about a year now, and it has been a fantastic experience! As a non-binary person, it can be intimidating to find a gym, much less a place to train that is so traditionally binary, so I feel incredibly lucky to have found Viking Muay Thai. The team is incredibly inclusive and welcoming of all kinds of fighters. I have never felt uncomfortable correcting people as to my pronouns if need be, and everyone has always been really good about correcting themselves. The fact that I don't have to worry about being misgendered at the gym/during training means I can put all my energy where it should be--training. Kale has also done a great job seeking out opportunities for the trans and non-binary fights to compete as our authentic genders, including the World Gay Boxing Championship this past June. There are a lot of complications to fighting as a trans or non-binary person, but I know that when I choose to compete in a Muay Thai fight, I will have the full support of my team and coaches behind to make sure that I am not only comfortable but treated with respect throughout the event. I can't recommend Viking Muay Thai enough to anyone--cis, trans, non-binary or whatever--who's looking for a team to take their skills to the next level.
Lee Hartley
Oct 2024
“I love training with Coach Kale, Christian, Rosie, and Isiah at Viking Muay Thai (VKMT).”
I love training with Coach Kale, Christian, Rosie, and Isiah at Viking Muay Thai (VKMT)! Each coach offers me a different kind of support from pushing me to train harder to giving me practice tips for the days out of the gym, to giving me a pep talk before my first off-site sparring event. I transferred from a different gym after 2 years of frustratingly slow progress and lack of focused guidance. Now I've been taking lessons with Kale and attending the all-levels classes with Christian for 9 months, plus training with VKMT for 6 of those, and I can't believe how much stronger, more mobile, and confident I've become in my body and in this sport. It's an amazingly supportive team that Kale and the rest of the coaching staff are growing at VKMT, and I'm so happy to be a part of it even though I am clearly much less experienced than the rest of the team. I trust that Kale and team will help get me in the ring in no time, and I'm proud to be a part of a team that challenges and affirms each other.
Rina Sugawara
Oct 2024
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