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Apex Combat Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Englewood, Colorado
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
- 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
- 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 apexcombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (720) 762-9549
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“This place is great for all levels, whether it's to learn something completely new, get good technical training, or improve strength and conditioning.”
“They do well to make sure sparring is technical without causing unnecessary damage and check to make sure you're ok.”
“Austin, Killian, Will, Bryan, Kai, and quite literally the whole Apex team are top notch people and fighters building an incredible community.”
“I am huge into mentoring and I highly suggest this gym to anyone for their children to train also.”
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What members say
“The staff is welcoming, the coaches are very knowledgeable, and the classes are incredibly well structured, inviting, and a great work out.”
“I was nervous about starting martial arts, but the folks at Apex were very welcoming and made sure I knew the fundamentals before starting my first official class.”
“If you're looking for a respectful, fun, friendly, and relaxed environment full of people who help you learn and grow on a daily basis, then this is the place!”
“I was nervous about starting martial arts, but the folks at Apex were very welcoming and made sure I knew the fundamentals before starting my first official class.”
“They've made the curriculum clean and easy enough to understand yet complex enough to really challenge my abilities, skills and conditioning as a martial artist.”
“Austin, Killian, Will, Bryan, Kai, and quite literally the whole Apex team are top notch people and fighters building an incredible community.”
From the reviews
I have nothing but great things to say about Apex. It has been a great experience from day 1. All of the coaches are super knowledgeable and take the take the time to make sure you are learning at your own pace. Walking into a new martial arts gym can be intimidating, not apex though.
I was in town for the weekend and dropped in for the Friday 6 am class. This gym is awesome! Very welcoming of someone coming in from a different gym. Kru Will and Kru William were great. The gym is also very clean. I liked the variety of the different types of bags they have as well.
Such an amazing Gym for beginners all the way up to advanced fighters family environment all the way around!
I've been a part of the Apex Combat Academy family for over a year now, primarily participating in their Muay Thai classes. My experience has been incredibly positive and enriching. The level of instruction here is top-notch, with a strong emphasis on technique, discipline, and the finer nuances of the sport.
New to muay thai? Start at Apex Combat Academy
Apex Combat Academy 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 Apex Combat Academy
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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