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Apex Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Apex, 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 (ages 6–9) — 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 apexmartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 230-9583
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“No matter your level (from beginner to pro), the owner Don and all the trainers make sure you are safe, while also pushing you to your limit and beyond.”
“I've been attending their Jujitsu classes for over a year now and my daughter have been kickboxing on the other side of the gym.”
“A special shout out to Zion Bailey who coached 1 on 1 lessons and was fantastic.”
“It's also just a great environment to train in as far as sparring etiquette and general respect.”
“Great cardio and practical real world self defense training.”
Other martial arts here
“I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.”
“Transitioning from doing karate my whole life to kick boxing has been quite an adventure so far.”
“I've been coming for over a year and have spent most of that on the Kickboxing/Muay Thai side, but have spent some time on the grappling side as well.”
“Transitioning from doing karate my whole life to kick boxing has been quite an adventure so far.”
What members say
“I'd say all of the coaches here strike a great balance between motivating and pushing the students and giving accurate and critical feedback.”
“No matter your level (from beginner to pro), the owner Don and all the trainers make sure you are safe, while also pushing you to your limit and beyond.”
“Of course I love going to class but I also go to class for the people and the family/friendly environment that Apex Martial Arts has created!”
“The owner of this place really takes care of his students in terms of drilling good technique and honing in on details while also focusing on students' safety.”
“My sons loved the kickboxing classes, support, and sense of community at Apex Martial Arts Center!”
“The gym itself is clean and spacious, never feels too crowded and has everything you need (ring, bags, mats.”
From the reviews
My 12 year old twin girls, eager to find to themselves, wanting to try this and try that. As a family, we do what we can. Kickboxing!!!!!! Supporting this was imperative for reasons I can list and list and list besides the obvious! Don and his team at Apex Martial Arts Center helped with that!
My 18-year-old son had a fantastic experience at this gym! It's a legitimate marital arts gym that has really experienced teachers and it's a nice facility. Highly recommend, especially for Muay Thai.
I have nothing but extremely positive things to say about Apex Martial Arts Center. I've been attending their Jujitsu classes for over a year now and my daughter have been kickboxing on the other side of the gym. The management is excellent and you truly feel like a part of family when you walk in.
I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.
New to muay thai? Start at Apex Martial Arts Center
Apex Martial Arts Center 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 Center
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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