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American Top Team Asheville
4.8 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arden, North Carolina
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule avlmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (828) 684-1338
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Overall, the gym is run very professionally but it also has welcoming culture that makes it great for both beginners and pros.”
“This is our second week, and my daughter and I are very excited to keep learning the technical and fun skills of kids wrestling and no-gi jiujitsu.”
“I started with their 6 week challenge and I am on track to being in great shape.”
“I have enjoyed both women's self defense and jujitsu fundamentals and they have taught me how to listen, learn, imitate, and try my hardest.”
Other martial arts here
“I started with kickboxing and then added MMA to my workout regimen.”
“The kids boxing class looks amazing and I can see the kids improving and developing confidence.”
“He’s become more agile, strategic, and thoughtful in his movements, especially in Jiu-Jitsu, where he’s learned to rely on skill rather than just strength.”
“I would recommend ATT Asheville to anyone looking for a great martial arts/MMA community!”
“This is our second week, and my daughter and I are very excited to keep learning the technical and fun skills of kids wrestling and no-gi jiujitsu.”
What members say
“I felt so comfortable and welcomed, the coach is amazing and does such a good job explaining things.”
“Overall, the gym is run very professionally but it also has welcoming culture that makes it great for both beginners and pros.”
“My family and I travel to Asheville every summer, and this year my 4-year old son had an upcoming BJJ tournament a couple of weeks after our trip.”
“They encourage you to do your best while providing tips to help you with you technique.”
“Whether you want to learn self defense or just get a amazing workout that is fun and engaging, join American top team Asheville.”
“I know it may be general knowledge of what you need for fighting classes, but being xomepletely new it would have been nice to been told before I started.”
From the reviews
Was in town for the weekend and was able to drop in for a class/open mat and had a fantastic experience! I was welcomed by John at the front desk who showed me the facility. Class taught by Rusty and Ryan was great with great technique.
So excited to have found American Top Team Asheville! I have felt so welcome and encouraged, and the instructors are very knowledgeable. As a female, I also hoped to find a gym that was inclusive; not only do they offer trauma-informed women's self defense, but I have felt incredibly comfortable in all of the classes…
The team here at ATT is top notch. Coaches & students are very friendly. The facility is clean, and they have classes for all skill levels. Whether you want to learn self defense or just get a amazing workout that is fun and engaging, join American top team Asheville. You won't regret it! Drew G.
You owe yourself to come train at American Top Team Asheville. This place is amazing! Overall, the gym is run very professionally but it also has welcoming culture that makes it great for both beginners and pros. I’m focusing on the striking training, and the coach, Steve, is as good as it gets.
New to muay thai? Start at American Top Team Asheville
American Top Team Asheville 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 American Top Team Asheville
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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