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Barnyard MMA
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Crittenden, Kentucky
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 barnyardmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 992-2015
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your training to the next level, you’ll feel right at home here.”
“Their youth programs are fantastic, teaching kids not just martial arts techniques but also discipline, respect, and confidence.”
“If you're looking for a place to train, get fit, and be part of a supportive and motivated community, Barnyard MMA is the place to be.”
“Barnyard MMA also goes above and beyond in catering to specific groups like military personnel, law enforcement officers, and women interested in self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Would recommend to anyone interested in getting into Jiu-jitsu or kickboxing.”
“Would recommend to anyone interested in getting into Jiu-jitsu or kickboxing.”
“They have a culture where Instructors and students alike care for the success of the person next to them, in MMA and in life”
What members say
“Great coaches, teammates, friends, family… This is more than just a gym, it’s a place to learn, to grow, to challenge yourself, to become the best version of you.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, there’s something for everyone here.”
“Great coaches, teammates, friends, family… This is more than just a gym, it’s a place to learn, to grow, to challenge yourself, to become the best version of you.”
“Their youth programs are fantastic, teaching kids not just martial arts techniques but also discipline, respect, and confidence.”
“People are always willing to come in and work and help you to understand techniques or get competition ready.”
“Great gym with fantastic instructors!”
From the reviews
They taught me how to arm bar. 10 stars !!! But seriously amazing gym! The coaches are thorough and care about your progression, as does every other person in the gym. People are always willing to come in and work and help you to understand techniques or get competition ready.
Barnyard MMA is an absolute gem in Crittenden, Kentucky! The facility is top-notch, and the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming. The coaches are highly skilled and passionate about what they do. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your training to the next level, you’ll feel right at home here.
Great coaches, teammates, friends, family… This is more than just a gym, it’s a place to learn, to grow, to challenge yourself, to become the best version of you. One of the only gyms around NKY/Cinci that has a cage.
I train and sometimes coach here. Great atmosphere and even better instructors. I am excited to see what the future holds for our gym. Feel free to drop in and try a free class!
New to muay thai? Start at Barnyard MMA
Barnyard 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 Barnyard 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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