* SITYODTONG MUAY THAI / MMA *
617-627-9678
100 BROADWAY SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
ABOUT US
Sityodtong Boston is a Muay Thai training academy located in Somerville, just north of Boston. The owner, Mark DellaGrotte, is an appointed conservator of Muay Thai and a champion of the sport. For over three decades, SYT has worked to teach the art of Muay Thai and spread Thai culture to new generations of students across New England!
Kru Yodtong Senanan with fighters. Kru Yodtong began the original Sityodtong training camp in Thailand.
Mark's Journey to Sityodtong
Muay Thai today is an internationally celebrated sport with fighters competing across the globe. 50 years ago, however, Muay Thai was an obscure sport that had not quite penetrated mainstream American fight culture. That changed when Mark DellaGrotte traveled to Thailand and eventually brought a piece of it back with him to Boston.
Before he ever left America, Mark's training began with classical martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Shodukan, and Tai-chi. As his athleticism and martial skill grew, so did his desire to further his training. Mark began to research all martial arts from across the globe, and his quest for knowledge lead him to meet incredible people from all walks of life.
In 1992, Mark met a man named Guro Guy Chase who had studied with some of the greatest martial artists of his time, including Sifu Dan Inosanto, Grandmaster Ben Largusa, Pak Herman Suwanda, Guro Ted Lucay, Professor Salam Allsi, Arjarn Surachai Sirisute and even the great Karl Gotch. At that point, Mark devoted himself entirely to the martial arts and began extensive training. He became certified in the arts of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Indonesian Pencak Silat, Boxe Francaise Savate, Filipino Kali-Escrima, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing. By 1997, Mark had scoured his available resources for training, but he wanted to take his training even further than what was available in the United States. He decided to travel abroad to Thailand, and he was quickly introduced to Kru Yodtong and the Sityodtong Boxing Camp in Pattaya.
After traveling to Thailand many times to train with Kru Yodtong, Mark eventually received the blessing to teach the art in America. Sityodtong Boston was born that day, and we have continued to operate ever since!
From Hollywood to Thailand, the life of the martial artist has taken Kru Mark DellaGrotte across the world. Now he can be found teaching classes at his gym.
🥊 OUR INSTRUCTORS 🧑🏫
You can usually find Kru Massey in the basement teaching Advanced and All Levels classes every Tuesday and Thursday!
Rachel often teaches Wednesday nights, and she runs an advanced sparring course every Saturday!
Kru Andy can usually be found teaching sparring on Monday nights!
Shane teaches intro and beginner classes Mondays and Wednesdays.
Grace can be found teaching our noon classes Wednesday and Friday!
Caroline has fought 10 times in Thailand! She runs classes Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Harish grew up at Sityodtong and teaches classes every Saturday. He practically lives at the gym.
Lance can be found studying many martial arts both esoteric and arcane. His knowledge is deep, and he will always help you out!
Testimonials
Come get some work man!
Chase
Super welcoming, an amazing environment.. and a second family.
Katya
Great traditional Muay Thai.
Alejandro
Amazing coaches, amazing community.
Best gym I've been to in Massachusetts, for sure.
Ryan M.
I love it here because it's everything I want in a gym. Everyone I have met so far is incredibly friendly, it's well balanced in its training, the teachers are great. This gym takes the cake.
Braedon
