The short answer
Atlas lists 18 Birmingham gyms, of which 5 are scored. Only two profiles show a price (8 Limbs and Domin8's trial price), so we read the gym pages for the two top-ranked gyms on 2 Oct 2026. 8 Limbs publishes prices; Cobra does not. Both say the first lesson is free.
What the two top gyms say (read 2 Oct 2026)
| Gym | Prices as stated on the gym's own page | Trial | Source · date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Limbs Muay Thai Martial Arts Academy Tyseley | Adult £60/month (6 classes/week, no joining fee); children £50/month (3 classes/week). | First lesson free | Gym page read 2 Oct 2026 |
| Cobra Muay Thai Nechells | UNKNOWN - prices not published. | First lesson free | Gym page read 2 Oct 2026 |
Cobra shows two different addresses on its own site (88 Cato Street North B7 5AN and 50 St Clements Road B7 5AF). We have not picked one; check before you go. "UNKNOWN" means not found on an official page.
The five ranked Birmingham gyms (Atlas data)
Scores come from nine criteria each gym publishes about itself, not from reviews of coaching. Domin8 shows a £12.99 trial price on its Atlas profile (source: its own site, Atlas profile checked 28 Sep 2026; not re-read on 2 Oct 2026). Camp 313 Muay Thai is flagged "Dedicated Muay Thai" in the directory but is not scored.
| Gym (Atlas profile) | Atlas rank · score | Features the gym states about itself | Sources | Atlas last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra Muay Thai | #1 · 69/100 (9 of 9 criteria checked) | Beginner classes, Kids classes, Free trial, Fight team, Women-only | 12 | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 8 Limbs Muay Thai Birmingham | #2 · 66/100 (8 of 9 criteria checked) | Beginner classes, Kids classes, Free trial, Fight team | 9 | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Black Widow Martial Arts Academy | #3 · 50/100 (6 of 9 criteria checked) | Beginner classes, Kids classes, Fight team, Women-only | 9 | 28 Sep 2026 |
| K-Star Thai Boxing Birmingham City Centre | #4 · 50/100 (6 of 9 criteria checked) | Beginner classes, Kids classes, Free trial, Fight team | 17 | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Domin8 Academy | #5 · 46/100 (6 of 9 criteria checked) | Beginner classes, Kids classes, Fight team | 11 | 28 Sep 2026 |
Full list: Birmingham ranking and directory.
Free first lessons: how to use them
A free first lesson is a chance to check the gym, not a reason to pick it. Before you go:
- Ask what to wear and whether gloves and wraps are provided. Our kit list shows what most beginners need first.
- Ask what happens after the free lesson (price, contract, notice).
- Watch how the coach handles a beginner, and whether the class level matches yours.
- Ask about sparring (8 Limbs' FAQ says sparring kit is needed from the yellow band).
See what to expect in your first class.
Sources and dates
- 8 Limbs Muay Thai Birmingham: memberships · adult and children prices, first lesson free · read 2 Oct 2026
- 8 Limbs: FAQ · sparring kit from yellow band · read 2 Oct 2026
- 8 Limbs: about · head coach, address (Tyseley) · read 2 Oct 2026
- Cobra Muay Thai · first lesson free, no prices, two addresses · read 2 Oct 2026
- Atlas Birmingham ranking · 18 gyms, 5 scored; profiles last checked 28 Sep 2026 · read 2 Oct 2026
FAQs
How much is Muay Thai in Birmingham?
8 Limbs lists £60 a month for adults (six classes a week, no joining fee) and £50 a month for children (three classes a week), per its memberships page read on 2 Oct 2026. Cobra Muay Thai does not publish prices on the pages we read.
Are there free first lessons in Birmingham?
8 Limbs and Cobra both say the first lesson is free (their own pages, read 2 Oct 2026). Atlas also flags K-Star Thai Boxing as offering a free trial (Atlas profile, 28 Sep 2026; we did not re-read that gym's page).
Where is Cobra Muay Thai?
Cobra's own website shows two addresses (88 Cato Street North, B7 5AN and 50 St Clements Road, B7 5AF) on pages read 2 Oct 2026. Confirm the venue with the gym before you travel.
When can I start sparring at 8 Limbs?
8 Limbs' FAQ says sparring kit is needed from the yellow band. It does not give a number of weeks, so ask the gym.