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Alamut Combative Arts
5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Orleans, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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- Website & schedule alamutcombativearts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 504-453-3669
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They break everything down in a way that makes you better fast, whether you’re a complete beginner or already experienced.”
“One thing that’s really important to me as a woman in the gym is safety, both physically and socially.”
“My husband and I just completed a one-on-one firearms safety and training appointment with Scott.”
“After walking through the basics (parts, proper holding, safety, etc.”
“The course focuses on real-world fighting and self-defense, not sport fighting regulated by an organization's rules and regulations.”
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What members say
“Scott is a great instructor and is super knowledgeable about the combative arts world.”
“They break everything down in a way that makes you better fast, whether you’re a complete beginner or already experienced.”
“More importantly, the atmosphere is incredibly supportive and welcoming.”
“The focus during training is always on real-world scenarios, not just on learning technique.”
“The course focuses on real-world fighting and self-defense, not sport fighting regulated by an organization's rules and regulations.”
“I recently attended my first women’s self defense seminar here, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
From the reviews
My husband and I just completed a one-on-one firearms safety and training appointment with Scott. Scott takes the time to get a sense of your background and skill level then tailors a learning experience that fits your needs perfectly.
If you are looking for practical self-defense in the area, Alamut Combative Arts is easily the top choice. Guro Scott Hughes is an incredible instructor with extensive knowledge-not just of Filipino Martial Arts and Muay Thai, but of the psychology, history, and mental health aspects behind combat and personal growth.
I have nothing but good things to say about this school. You learn so much and continue to learn every. single. class!! I have been with this school for 3 years or so and there’s never been a time I’ve left a class and thought I didn’t learn anything. I love everything about this school and my amazing coaches!
Scott and Hazel created an environment where students can really learn how to defend themselves. In just the introductory session, I’ve started to learn proper techniques for real-world self defense that I haven’t learned in the two years I’ve been taking regular Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu classes.
New to muay thai? Start at Alamut Combative Arts
Alamut Combative Arts 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 Alamut Combative Arts
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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