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2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness - Glendale Az
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Glendale, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 2knucklesportsglendaleaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (623) 267-9402
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a place where you, or your children will thrive, build confidence, and self awareness, then run, not walk, and see what 2KnuckleSports is all about.”
“2knucklesports Glendale is the perfect place e for community, to learn MMA for your kids or your teen.”
“Watching Nick comeback from a 1st round knockdown which would have ended most fighter will to go on showed me what 2knuckles sports is truly about.”
“They teach more than just MMA techniques—they focus on real self-defense while instilling respect, integrity, and discipline.”
“Classes are super fun and I always get a great workout.”
Other martial arts here
“They teach more than just MMA techniques—they focus on real self-defense while instilling respect, integrity, and discipline.”
“It’s a great place for kids to learn karate while also developing respect, discipline, and self-confidence.”
What members say
“What also stands out is how they encourage parents to get involved in their children’s classes, creating a strong family bond through martial arts.”
“They teach more than just MMA techniques—they focus on real self-defense while instilling respect, integrity, and discipline.”
“The staff welcomes parents out on the mats to train with the kids so it’s a great way to get some extra quality time in with the kids and be apart of their experience.”
“If you are looking for a place where you, or your children will thrive, build confidence, and self awareness, then run, not walk, and see what 2KnuckleSports is all about.”
“Watching Nick comeback from a 1st round knockdown which would have ended most fighter will to go on showed me what 2knuckles sports is truly about.”
“If you are looking for a place where you, or your children will thrive, build confidence, and self awareness, then run, not walk, and see what 2KnuckleSports is all about.”
From the reviews
A friend of our recommended 2Knuckles to us because he knew a location was opening closer to us and let me tell you. It does not disappoint! Gary and his family has done a fantastic job with the renovation and the gym looks amazing!
2KnuckleSports in Glendale, AZ is an amazing place to train. Senpai Gary and his team have a real gift for teaching. They don’t just show techniques, they truly care about the people they’re training and the relationships they’re building. MMA here is about more than just fighting.
Senpai Gary and his instructors go above and beyond for their students. Their mission of uniting families truly shows in everything they do. They teach more than just MMA techniques—they focus on real self-defense while instilling respect, integrity, and discipline.
We absolutely love 2knuckleSports MMA and Fitness! The coaches are incredible—supportive, patient, and amazing with kids. They truly care about helping each child grow in skill and confidence. My daughter loves coming to class and is always excited to be there.
New to muay thai? Start at 2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness - Glendale Az
2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness - Glendale Az comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at 2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness - Glendale Az
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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