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Average Joe's MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Prescott, Arizona
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
- 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 averagejoesmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 928-460-3686
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“Good place for adults and children.”
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“You will get a great workout without even realizing youre dripping sweat - fighting takes all your focus.”
Other martial arts here
“The quality of martial arts taught here is outstanding, with a strong emphasis on kickboxing and old-school grappling.”
“My husband and I decided to take up boxing for the first time - and we're both in our 70's.”
“The quality of martial arts taught here is outstanding, with a strong emphasis on kickboxing and old-school grappling.”
“Average Joe's MMA is a gem in Northern Arizona, offering top-tier martial arts training with a unique and authentic touch.”
“And with the standup and catch wrestling that I have learned I have been able to compete win fights and got a few medals.”
What members say
“We did some research - found Average Joe's - and our incredible coach, Coach Sandra.”
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“Head coach John Potenza is one of a kind—his kind and friendly demeanor sets the tone for the entire gym.”
“You will get a great workout without even realizing youre dripping sweat - fighting takes all your focus.”
“John's teaching style is both pleasant and effective, making complex techniques accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“You will get a great workout without even realizing youre dripping sweat - fighting takes all your focus.”
From the reviews
What a great find! And yes, there is life after 70! My husband and I decided to take up boxing for the first time - and we're both in our 70's. We did some research - found Average Joe's - and our incredible coach, Coach Sandra. Coach Sandra is incredibly knowledgeable , patient, encouraging, and welcoming.
Average Joe's MMA has been my secretary since I was 16 now I'm 22. And my coach John Potenza has been like a huge father role model in my life always making me feel welcome by him. The gym has given me a outlet to where nothing else can compare to it.
Average Joe's MMA is a gem in Northern Arizona, offering top-tier martial arts training with a unique and authentic touch. Head coach John Potenza is one of a kind—his kind and friendly demeanor sets the tone for the entire gym.
Great place for any fitness/knowledge level. You will get a great workout without even realizing youre dripping sweat - fighting takes all your focus. Just start - once the initial fear dissipates and you get confidence its the most fun sport there is I promise you.
New to muay thai? Start at Average Joe's MMA
Average Joe's 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 Average Joe's 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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