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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.
#1 Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews · Raleigh, NC
“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
#2 Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews · Greensboro, NC
“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
#3 Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews · Asheville, NC
“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
#4 Gracie Raleigh
5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews · Raleigh, NC
“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
#5 True Warrior Fitness Boxing, Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews · Mooresville, NC
“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
#6 Lake Norman Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 154 reviews · Mooresville, NC
“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
#7 United Thai Boxing & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews · Durham, NC
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
#8 Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 reviews · Hickory, NC
“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
#9 Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews · Asheville, NC
“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
#10 Apex Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews · Apex, NC
“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