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Arrow MMA
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Raleigh, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule arrowmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 508-6060
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve also seen him invest in and help develop day 1 beginners that strolled in looking to learn from him, so if that’s you, you will also be taken good care of!”
“Arrow MMA is led by Evan Arredondo, a skilled and complete MMA fighter who decided that his role in the sport is coaching and developing others.”
Other martial arts here
“As someone new to both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, Arrow has been the ideal place to build a foundation and continually challenge myself.”
“Arrow MMA is led by Evan Arredondo, a skilled and complete MMA fighter who decided that his role in the sport is coaching and developing others.”
What members say
“Great gym for anyone no matter the skill level, coach Evan and coach Jake are very skilled, knowledgeable, patient, and easy to communicate with.”
“I’ve also seen him invest in and help develop day 1 beginners that strolled in looking to learn from him, so if that’s you, you will also be taken good care of!”
“Evan is welcoming to all levels and no matter your skill set you will find a home in this wonderful community.”
“Since starting 6 months ago, I’ve learned so many new techniques, rhythms, combos, and styles, and I truly fell in love with Muay Thai.”
“Arrow MMA is led by Evan Arredondo, a skilled and complete MMA fighter who decided that his role in the sport is coaching and developing others.”
From the reviews
I had very little experience in combat sports before I decided to take the plunge into learning Muay Thai. Let me tell you, Evan is a master of the sport. His knowledge, expertise, and commitment to his students are genuinely unmatched.
Only been going here for a few weeks. Evan is absolutely amazing at instructing and communication. He is also very approachable and knowledgeable in his many skills. The group as an entirety are the most humble and willing to step in and help with given instructions. Many awesome people in the classes.
Arrow MMA is led by Evan Arredondo, a skilled and complete MMA fighter who decided that his role in the sport is coaching and developing others. I am a newly professional MMA fighter and when I met Evan over the summer 2024, it was evident that he was the person I needed to be getting the majority of my training with.
As someone new to both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, Arrow has been the ideal place to build a foundation and continually challenge myself. The owner, Evan, is super knowledgeable, and creates an environment that allows you to improve no matter your experience level.
New to muay thai? Start at Arrow MMA
Arrow MMA 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 Arrow MMA
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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