Lansing · Michigan

Michigan Muay Thai Academy

1106 N Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48906

4.414 reviews · via Google

About Michigan Muay Thai Academy

Michigan Muay Thai Academy at 6916 Vernson Dr in south Lansing, MI teaches adults and teens in small group classes capped at six people, covering Muay Thai, Savate and 'Eastern Boxing' kickboxing plus a grappling program built from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Filipino ju-jitsu, small circle ju-jitsu and JKD grappling, with ranking based on the BJJ system. It also offers Filipino martial arts, Jeet Kune Do concepts, women's self-defense, handgun and knife defense, and law enforcement and security training. Head instructor Professor Daniel Smith began training in 1979 and holds a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Rigan Machado, Ajarn (master instructor) rank in the World Thai Boxing Association under Ajarn Chai Sirisute, and associate instructor rank in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipino martial arts under Dan Inosanto.

Pricing

Memberships

One Group class a week1×/week

$80/mo

Two Group classes a week2×/week

$100/mo

Three Group classes a week3×/week

$120/mo

Four Group classes a week4×/week

$140/mo

Programs & discounts

Private Lessons$40 per hour.

$40

Women's Self-Defense SeminarWomen's · Three-hour seminar, 1pm-4pm on Saturday 22 August 2026, 8 places; covers environmental and situational awareness plus long- and close-range defense.

$40

Visits & passes

Drop ins (visitors only)Site restricts drop-ins to visitors.

$20 drop-in

Trail ClassTrial class, spelled 'Trail Class' on the site; the $20 is credited toward membership if you sign up in the same month.

$20 drop-in

Punch Card (5 Classes)5 classes/mo

$100 pack

Punch Card (5-Privates)Five private lessons.

$200 pack

Trial class

Trial class is $20, credited toward your membership if you sign up during the same month.

Programs

Gi
Women's
Judo
Self-Defense
MMA

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →

6:00 PM

Kickboxing Group Class (Muay Thai / Savate / Eastern Boxing)

Mon

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Tue

6:00 PM

Kickboxing Group Class (Muay Thai / Savate / Eastern Boxing)

Wed

—

Thu

6:00 PM

Kickboxing Group Class (Muay Thai / Savate / Eastern Boxing)

Fri

10:30 AM

Kickboxing Group Class

Sat

11:00 AM

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Judo / JKD Grappling Group Class

Sun

—

Instructors

Daniel SmithBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Rigan Machado → Larry Hartsell → Dan Inosanto → Chai Sirisute

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Michigan Muay Thai Academy cost?+

Monthly membership at Michigan Muay Thai Academy ranges from $80 to $140 per month. Drop-in classes are $20.

Does Michigan Muay Thai Academy offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Michigan Muay Thai Academy offers gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Michigan Muay Thai Academy?+

The head instructor is Daniel Smith, a black belt with lineage through Rigan Machado, Larry Hartsell, Dan Inosanto.

Does Michigan Muay Thai Academy accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Michigan Muay Thai Academy accepts drop-ins for $20 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.