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The best muay thai gyms in North Carolina

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 7,150 reviews of North Carolina gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real muay thai gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts, muay thai gym in Raleigh, NC

#1 Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“As an adult who’s never done anything like this before, I can tell you that the people here are warm and welcoming. From Sue helping me understand the logistics and paperwork to Gu…” — Ryan

Octagon MMA & Krav Maga, muay thai gym in Greensboro, NC

#2 Octagon MMA & Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews · Greensboro, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“I LOVE going to my sessions with Mr David. I have been taking self defense lessons with him for 8 months and I have learned so much! He is so knowledgeable and really knows all of …” — Brody

Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville, muay thai gym in Asheville, NC

#3 Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville

4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews · Asheville, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“I stumbled upon rouge combat club by complete luck and my experiences there so far have been absolutely incredible. My first class I was very intimidated and extremely nervous. I w…” — Jennifer

Gracie Raleigh, muay thai gym in Raleigh, NC

#4 Gracie Raleigh

5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“I’ve been training at Gracie Raleigh for over 6 years now and in that time I’ve had nothing but incredible experiences. Sometimes you’re the hammer and sometimes you’re the nail, b…” — Jackson

True Warrior Fitness Boxing, Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu, muay thai gym in Mooresville, NC

#5 True Warrior Fitness Boxing, Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews · Mooresville, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“Best boxing gym in town! Great place for beginners. Great coaches, great environment and great energy. I love the class structure, you get a solid workout and you learn a lot. High…” — Raj

Lake Norman Muay Thai, muay thai gym in Mooresville, NC

#6 Lake Norman Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 154 reviews · Mooresville, NC

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team Authentic Thai expert, authentic coachingno-ego, friendly gymstrong kids program

“Our daughter has been going here for many months now and she enjoys the challenge, especially when Kru is there. He runs a tight ship and is fun for the kids at the same time.” — Hahna

United Thai Boxing & MMA, muay thai gym in Durham, NC

#7 United Thai Boxing & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews · Durham, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team Authentic Thai expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Welcoming gym that offers Muay Thai kickboxing classes, as well as boxing.

“This place is a dream come true. I just moved to the area and have trained at gyms all over Asia and the U.S., and this is one of the best I've ever experienced. From the second I …” — Alison

Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA, muay thai gym in Hickory, NC

#8 Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 141 reviews · Hickory, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“Fenix Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best places to train, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced grappler. The environment is welcoming, the energy is positive, and the coa…” — Sara

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy, muay thai gym in Asheville, NC

#9 Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy

5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews · Asheville, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“Parabellum Jiu Jitsu offers high level coaching. They are ready to work and perform at high level competitions. The coaches are amazing and truly want their students to succeed.” — Natalie

Apex Martial Arts Center, muay thai gym in Apex, NC

#10 Apex Martial Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews · Apex, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

“My 12 year old twin girls, eager to find to themselves, wanting to try this and try that. As a family, we do what we can. Kickboxing!!!!!! Supporting this was imperative for reason…” — Melissa

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