Yamabushi is a Muay Thai gym on Via Piave in Rho, just outside Milan. It holds a 5.0 from 52 Google reviews, and the record is current, running through June 2026.
A perfect score across 52 reviews always makes me want to explain it rather than repeat it. Here's my hypothesis, and I'm labelling it as one: combat-sports gyms self-select hard. Muay Thai is uncomfortable. People who aren't going to like it find out in week one and leave without writing anything. The ones who stay tend to be committed. That doesn't make the 5.0 dishonest, but it does mean it's a rating by survivors.
You Can Train Next to Real Fighters
A member in October 2024 (translated from Italian): "Training at this Muay Thai gym has been an incredible experience. The staff are extremely well-prepared and attentive, capable of guiding both beginners and experts with dedication and professionalism. The instructors have great experience and are very patient in correcting technique. A truly unique aspect is the chance to train alongside world-class athletes. Their presence not only inspires but offers the chance to learn directly from the best."
That's the standout fact on this record: competitive athletes train here. It's also a double-edged one. Sharing a floor with serious fighters is thrilling if you want to get good, and intimidating if you just want to get fit. Nobody here says beginners get hurt, and I'm not implying it. But it's a real thing to know before you walk in.
Beginners Get Named Explicitly
A member in October 2025 (translated from Italian): "Yamabushi is an exceptional gym, especially for anyone who loves real combat sports. The environment is like a family but at the same time very professional: you breathe respect, discipline and passion. The instructors are competent, attentive and know how to follow every level, from the absolute beginner to the competitor preparing for fights. The classes are intense and well structured, you work hard but you have fun. The group is close-knit, and this really makes the difference: nobody feels out of place, even someone walking in for the first time is welcomed."
"Nobody feels out of place, even someone walking in for the first time." That's the sentence I'd want if I were nervous, and he wrote it unprompted in the middle of praising the fighters.
Notice how those two reviews fit together. World-class athletes on the floor, and a beginner saying nobody's made to feel small. That's the balance the gym is claiming, and two independent people describe it the same way a year apart.
A member in November 2025 (translated from Italian): "The coaches are very friendly and competent. They help you learn the true way of Muay Thai and guide you step by step to perfect this art."
They Take Children
A parent in June 2026 (translated from Italian): "My 12-year-old daughter is super satisfied, motivated, and more disciplined. The managers and teacher are great."
That's the newest review on the record. No age range is published, so ask.
A member in October 2025 (translated from Italian): "A clean environment, trained instructors, and a great passion for martial arts. Perfect for those seeking discipline, technique, and personal growth."
What's Missing
No prices. Fifty-two reviews and not one figure, which is becoming a familiar hole.
No mention of a trial class, no equipment list, nothing about whether gloves and wraps are provided or bought.
Hours and Who It's Not For
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:30, Saturday 09:00 to 14:30, closed Sunday. Those are staffed club hours, not 24-hour access.
Not for you if you want a gym floor to wander around. Every single review describes coached Muay Thai classes. There's no evidence of anything else here.
Not for you if you want a soft entry to fitness. The word "intense" appears from a five-star reviewer.
Via Piave 30, 20017 Rho MI. The site is yamabushi.it and the number is +39 347 289 9623.
FAQ
Is it good for total beginners?
Two members say so explicitly, one noting instructors handle "the absolute beginner to the competitor." Classes are also described as intense.
Do children train there?
A parent writing in June 2026 says his 12-year-old daughter trains there. No age range is published.
What does it cost?
No review names a price. You'll have to ask via yamabushi.it.
Is it open on Sunday?
No. Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:30, Saturday 09:00 to 14:30.