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Apex Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Louisville, Kentucky
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theapexmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (502) 531-6830
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have a child in the youngest kids class and one in the older kids class.”
“Pinky is sure to make the ladies feel most comfortable with a women's only kickboxing class.”
“I started here with their first annual Women's Seminar in self-defense and LOVED the environment!”
Other martial arts here
“Pinky is sure to make the ladies feel most comfortable with a women's only kickboxing class.”
“Upon arrival, I was impressed with their mat space for their Muay Thai classes and Jiu Jitsu classes.”
“Classes are well-designed, making it an ideal place for learning Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Tai.”
What members say
“Her coaches are professional, knowledgeable, and ensure her safety at all times.”
“The atmosphere and relationships they have with their members made their academy feel very welcoming.”
“This program has transformed our child in attitude and confidence.”
“This program has transformed our child in attitude and confidence.”
“I started here with their first annual Women's Seminar in self-defense and LOVED the environment!”
“Since then his confidence has grown tremendously, he is learning to stick up for himself and is making great friends.”
From the reviews
My kiddo started back in May. He was bullied at school and not very confident. Thus started our journey at Apex. Since then his confidence has grown tremendously, he is learning to stick up for himself and is making great friends. The coaches are fantastic, truly a family atmosphere. All are welcomed.
I started here with their first annual Women's Seminar in self-defense and LOVED the environment! Being comfortable in a gym is very important to me. Pinky is sure to make the ladies feel most comfortable with a women's only kickboxing class. No judgment or worry about how we look!
Love the energy that these coaches show! You can see and feel the passion they have for teaching and molding young minds. I highly recommend Apex to members of all ages.
Apex is such a great place to learn martial arts! I have a child in the youngest kids class and one in the older kids class. They both love it and have learned so much!
New to muay thai? Start at Apex Martial Arts Academy
Apex Martial Arts 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 Martial Arts 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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