I've trained with coach Ivan for about 10 years or more. We started off from M1 Martial Art & Fitness along with the other coaches there. Ivan is a high level instructor and has a great IQ experience on striking. He has developed great local amateur mma fighters and pro fighters such as Max Holloway, Yancy Mederios, Dustin Kimura, Tyson Nam & Keoni Diggs, Jeremy Santiago & many more. Through out the year's training at Legacy Muay Thai my Muay Thai has developed tremendously, I feel confident with my skills and experience from what Coach Ivan has taught me. I highly recommend if you're looking for a Muay Thai gym in Honolulu. read more

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This is my happy place for mind, body and soul! The coaches are supportive, encouraging and caring. I've met great people and have created friendships. If you're looking for a place for a full body workout and a sense of comradery, then this is the place to be. read more

Great place With great people .. was welcomed right from the start very family oriented read more

Awesome environment! Very friendly knowledgeable staff. Matt is very communicative and welcoming. Al is a great Muay Thai coach. Cool place! Give them a visit!! read more

Was in area on vacation and wanted to train while visiting the island. The team was welcoming and were quick to reply. Coach Tyler, I believe, would come around and give tips on how to improve your technique. I'll be taking these tips with me back home to use in my own training. Thank you guys for having me felt like I was back at home. If I'm ever back I'll be dropping in again. read more

Legacy Muay Thai is far and away the best martial arts place I've attended. Somehow it combines a friendly local atmosphere while still being world-class. If I hadn't had to move, I would've never stopped attending. read more

Shout out to Legacy Muay Thai for letting me do a drop in intro class. Matt was really awesome to coordinate with and introduced me around to the other coaches. Ivan was my coach for the intro Muay Thai class and he was so good at breaking down the technique and why quality is better over quantity. I told him it was one of the best Beginner Muay Thai classes I've attended. The gym was also really clean and the other students were very friendly and welcoming. I hope to be a student at Legacy one day. Thanks for a great experience! read more

Legacy Muay Thai - Muay Thai Area - Muay Thai Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Expectations exceeded! Since this is not the first time in my life training a striking martial art I think it's fair to say my review is objective, that being said. The instructors at Legacy MT are ELITE STRIKERS & second to no one, however they're all extremely humble so they won't ever admit that. I chose Legacy because I wanted to supplement my grappling with some striking to increase my overall self defense. (I'm a firm believer in "you ain't gotta get ready if you stay ready") The instruction at Legacy is amazing, the passion and enthusiasm the coaches have for their art definitely rubs off on the students and they always take the time to walk around the room and make sure everyone understands what's being taught. Coaches refer to you by name when assisting you and they help you improve your technique drastically by making the smallest adjustments. They emphasize safety over everything and always push students to challenge themselves and reach that next level. I honestly did not think I would end up loving Muay Thai as much as I do, but when REGULAR TRAINING DAYS end up FEELING like I just sat in A MASTER CLASS on striking, it's hard not to! I can confidently say I will continue to practice it as long as I live, and that's all because of the coaching staff at Legacy. As long as I train MT my gym will be Legacy. Whatever you're looking to get out of your training the coaches at legacy have the experience and knowledge to facilitate that! *Safety *Self Defense and Confidence *Challenging workout *Learning about the art of MT *Supportive community *Professionalism and Elite Training read more

I came in for my first class without much prior knowledge on the equipment and sport in general. On my first class, I walked around cluelessly for 10 minutes trying to figure out who was in charge, and when I finally signed in he told me to sit down to wait for the instructor to come get me...but no one ever came? Class was awkward because I had no idea what I was doing or how to hold the padding. I ended up pairing with a guy who was a blue belt and he helped me out, but I could tell he was annoyed...he wasn't supposed to be the one teaching me. I wouldn't go again personally, hoping that was a slip-up and other people aren't forgotten. The class would be more fun if I knew what I was doing. read more

One of the best drop in experiences from a traveler. I was in town for work, so I decided to call ahead to see if I could do a drop in class. I was told 100% that was okay and showed up to introduce myself. From the start I was welcomed in, given the layout of the gym, and flow of the class. I try to be extra humble walking into any gym, but as a stranger I felt more than welcome. There was a family feel among the students, and I think this is a direct effect that Coach Ivan has among his students. The intro class was well structured (jump rope, warm up, technique breakdown, partner drills) and I got to hit Thai pads with a member. I could not ask for more. Definitely will drop by again to train when in town. read more

Popped my head in to get motivated to get back into Legacy Muay Thai form. Just being around legacy Muay Thai for a short moment helped motivate me read more

Best coaches and best gym. The coaches really concentrate on fundamentals and technique. Wish I started sooner.

To give a fair review, I have to compare Legacy Muay Thai to another Muay Thai school. Prior to training here at Legacy, I trained at another traditional Muay Thai school (Sorry I don't want to name because my good friends still train there) at UH for about 3 months. I would still be training there but the price was too steep and the training days were Friday and Sunday night, which isn't the most accommodating. Based on a recommendation from a personal trainer from 24 Hour fitness I decided to give Legacy a try. Pros: 1-White mats in the gym. White symbolizes cleanliness and purity. 2-Coach Ivan Flores-Teaching and coaching are based on the same principles. In Coach Ivan's case, he's is an excellent coach/teacher. Whatever striking combinations he demonstrates, he always gives reasoning to support his combos. He demonstrates, explains, gives reasoning and then demonstrates again to make sure everyone understands. Exactly like a teacher in a classroom. He also walks around and makes sure everyone is doing it correctly. His demonstrations are a beauty to watch. Its Muay Thai in its most purest form. 3-Coach Ivan Flores (again) -Striking Coach for UFC Max Holloway. Nuff said. 4-If you pay the unlimited membership, you can train JiuJitsu with Rylan Lizares (another 5 star coach) as well. 5-Rest of the team members are super cool, no attitude. This place has a warm, friendly and family oriented atmosphere. 3 classes, 3 Levels Beginning, intermediate and advance. Men and women train together. 6-Next to Savers. In case you forget your shorts you can buy one for $5 if you don't mind the stank. 7-Next to Sack and Save if you need water or something to eat. 8-They compete (in street terms SCRAP legally). If you want to test your skills we compete in the FIL-AM Man Up Stand Up fights. 9-Cool background music-Jiujitsu coach Matt plays and excellent mix of music on his iPod. CONS (none really): 1-Homeless people lingering around. They are pretty much not a threat, but there was a homeless lady who I witnessed taking a $hit behind a tree (dry heave) However, she no longer hangs around. 2-One bathroom (but there is also a shower). No biggie. You can always go to Burger King to use the bathroom too. 3-Street parking (but I've never parked more then a block away). 4-They ran out of Legacy Muay Thai shirts. :( TIPS: If you are in the beginning class, find a partner who has some experience holding pads and knows some technique. When I first joined I got kneed in the groin. Lucky it wasn't in my nutsack he got me on the shaft. Stung like a mofo. On another incident, my partner missed the Thai Pads and kicked me in my pelvis. WTF! It was then I decided to move up to the intermediate class since I already had 3 months training. I've been here for a year and a half now and Im so fortunate to learn from Coach Ivan. With his 20 years of experience he is highly knowledgeable. Its an honor and a pleasure to be a student at Legacy Muay Thai. 5 Stars without a doubt! Highly recommended. read more

I've trained under Coach Ivan Flores for nearly 7 years, since the inception of the former M-1 Martial Arts & Fitness, and can't imagine what my take on Muay Thai would be without his knowledge and expertise. Like many martial artists, he continues to perfect his craft and always looks to expand his knowledge base in order to maintain and pass on the art to his students, as well as uphold the values, traditions and skill sets of Nak Muays past, present and future. I believe coaches that utilize their knowledge in a way to customize and develop a skill set based on the individual's own abilities have the most positive impact. Coach Ivan is no exception. He is a passionate coach and instructor with a humble heart willing to accept those who seek his direction and a willingness to learn. Whatever your goal, whether self-defense or fitness, sharpening your skill sets, or interested in competing on the highest levels, Coach Ivan has an exceptional ability, patience and determination to lead you toward becoming your absolute best. If you're looking for a professional Muay Thai learning center with a passionate, family-friendly appeal, Coach Ivan & the nak muays of Legacy Muay Thai in Honolulu could be the place for you! S/O to Professor Rylan and the staff at Gracie Technics Jujitsu. Muay Thai on! read more

I just started taking beginner muay thai classes 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I have never taken any kind of martial arts in the past but have always wanted to do something different and also get in shape. I started with a free trial class to see if it was something I would like enough to keep going to and sure enough I'm now hooked! All of the staff is very friendly and helpful. Coach Ivan is awesome and really takes the time to help if you need it. It's a very motivating and comfortable atmosphere and I am so excited to be a part it. read more

Pros: - Friendly staff - non-egotistical members - Open air gym - Great cardio workout Cons: - Small space, Classes get pretty crowded in the evening - Not many bags - Limited parking, like everywhere else in Honolulu. Get there early, or park in the shopping center. Overall: The only reason I stopped going is because it is a bit out of the way now that I moved out of town. I took classes here for 2-3 weeks while I was living in a Honolulu hotel. Seems like every class starts with a warm-up, then shadowboxing, then you work with a partner with contact pads to practice what you learned during the shadowboxing. Previously, I took Krav Maga classes and walked-in to 1 muay thai class off-island. The main difference I noticed about those previous gyms and this one was the number of, and use of, bags. My previous gyms allowed each student, or pair, to use a bag to practice on. I feel like this helped me get the feel of making contact better, and increase my power, before working with a partner. This gym has about 3 bags, which were not used during the classes I attended. Even without the bags, you will get a great cardio workout though. The instructors and students are friendly and make corrections respectfully. The gym itself is an open air warehouse space shared with a BJJ program. Like I said, I still be going there if I lived or worked in Honolulu. read more

My fiance and I trained here during our family trip and we really wish we could've trained here more! The instructors are really knowledgeable and everyone was very welcoming. Definitely recommend others training here if they're in Honolulu for Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai classes. We'll be back for sure! read more

The man! That's all I can say, coach Ivan is really a gifted teacher and has the perfect amount of "push" to keep his students growing without burning them out. I've trained with him for about a year now and the growth of the classes are nothing more than the result of his coaching style and dedication he puts into all his classes. On an advance level he has a great fighting IQ and the experience to be able to dissect your movements to make them more efficient and successful as evident with the huge improvements shown in UFC's Max Holloway striking game over the past couple years. No matter your skill level coach Ivan and his group will make you feel at home with no egos or judgement. They welcome you to the ohana which you somehow find difficult to leave after a while. read more

Wow! Where to start! This place is absolutely the best! I have been training there since February of this year and it's been awesome every step of the way. I was a straight noob when I first joined so to anyone who is reluctant, don't be. Everyone at Legacy Muay Thai is awesome! From the Coaches to the students and everyone in between. A welcoming family atmosphere with no egos. Don't get me started on how well the Coaches teach because I could go on forever. If you want to learn the Art of Eight Limbs for fitness, self-defense or competition regardless of your age, gender or experience, you will love this place. My only regret is not finding this place sooner. Oh! and in case you didn't know, Gracie Technics is in the same location. The best Muay Thai and the best Jiu-Jitsu all under one roof!!! What more could you ask for? read more