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Atlantic MMA, Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hickory, North Carolina
MMA, boxing, jujitsu and kickboxing classes are offered at this family-friendly gym for all ages and genders.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atlanticmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-855-9151
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“It's so easy to jump in even with no experience, as they provide most of the equipment and everything you need to take the lesson.”
“It’s got that family feel and I truly look forward too getting too know everyone better and watching my son grow & improve in the sport.”
“Martial arts can be a huge game changer for a troubled teen.”
“At the end of classes I have too drag him and his little sister out of there because staff is playing with them teaching one on one.”
Other martial arts here
“They enjoy the mixed martial arts kickboxing and boxing.”
“Came from the boxing class trembling from adrenaline, excitement, tired and drenched in sweat and feeling great.”
“I had some grappling experience but focus on building striking skills.”
“First class at Atlantic MMA and already looking forward to the next!”
What members say
“It's so easy to jump in even with no experience, as they provide most of the equipment and everything you need to take the lesson.”
“It’s got that family feel and I truly look forward too getting too know everyone better and watching my son grow & improve in the sport.”
“The instructors are fantastic, breaking down every technique slowly and they work with everyone to make sure everyone can keep up.”
“They were willing too work with me so we could make it affordable and you can tell he really cares about his customers.”
“It’s already helping his confidence and trying to be more respectful & kind.”
From the reviews
I really enjoyed my time here. I had some grappling experience but focus on building striking skills. The coaches here are amazing and are great teachers. They were very attentive and gave tailored feedback. I paid 169 on a monthly payment for MMA classes 2x a week.
My son had an amazing experience during his first boxing class. We highly recommend!
My 13 year old son just started but so far we are loving the atmosphere. At the end of classes I have too drag him and his little sister out of there because staff is playing with them teaching one on one.
The atmosphere is amazing, it's full of people who are all training for different reasons but nobody holds themselves above anyone else. The instructors are fantastic, breaking down every technique slowly and they work with everyone to make sure everyone can keep up.
New to muay thai? Start at Atlantic MMA, Inc.
Atlantic MMA, Inc. comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Atlantic MMA, Inc.
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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