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Apex Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Fight team

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • 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 apexmma.fitness — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 601-804-2739

Hours

Monday 6–8:15 pm
Tuesday 6–8:15 pm
Wednesday 6–8:15 pm
Thursday 6–8:15 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Apex Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🥊 Sparring 3 mentions

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Attended the Free Community Self Defense Class, today and I must say that I’m very impressed.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Apex Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I can see the difference in my skills, and as I continue my journey in mixed martial arts I know that the group of people running this gym are going to push me to be my best.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Great Gym , great coaches and great teammates.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“Although I can't always come in due to my hectic work life, this gym adds a level of family and camaraderie I am glad to be a part of.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The coaches, all certified Black Belts in MMA, bring a unique depth of understanding to the techniques they teach.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

From the reviews

Really amazing Gym!! The trainer was very knowledgeable and allowed students to learn at their own pace. Definitely a 10/10 experience!!

★★★★★ — Airin, Jul 2025

My experience here has been incredible. From day one, meeting my training partners and coaches has been a unique journey. There’s so much respect in everything we do, making it both humbling and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Stray, Oct 2024

Attended the Free Community Self Defense Class, today and I must say that I’m very impressed. The Instructors/Staff were so professional and knowledgeable. The instructions were not only movement involved, but education on how to be more aware in life. This was an awesome, knowledgeable, calm, and friendly experience.

★★★★★ — Living, Feb 2024

I really enjoy going to the gym! The coaches are friendly and patient with everyone.

★★★★★ — Javril, Jul 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Apex Mixed Martial Arts

Apex Mixed Martial 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Apex Mixed Martial 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Apex Mixed Martial Arts

731 S Pear Orchard Rd #10, Ridgeland, MS39157

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