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Border Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 300 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Collierville, Tennessee

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule colliervillemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 901-337-0831

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
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 Border Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“If you're looking for a clean, professional, and kid friendly facility to train and sharpen your sword, than look no further because Border has got the best training in Tennessee.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Why not make it a sport that also teaches them self defense in a controlled environment?”

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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 Border Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“Amazing and Large facilities with all the equipment needed for not just jiu jitsu but mma and fitness.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Amazing and Large facilities with all the equipment needed for not just jiu jitsu but mma and fitness.”

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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 300 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“The coaches are great and really help in growing our son’s confidence, ability to listen and follow directions, and exercise self-control.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Coach does not throw a lot at you that you can’t learn and slow pace until you get the hang of it, very welcoming and family vibes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“Coach does not throw a lot at you that you can’t learn and slow pace until you get the hang of it, very welcoming and family vibes.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The coaches are great and really help in growing our son’s confidence, ability to listen and follow directions, and exercise self-control.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“The coaches are great and really help in growing our son’s confidence, ability to listen and follow directions, and exercise self-control.”

From the reviews

HUGE Honor for me to train with you tonight. Amazing and Large facilities with all the equipment needed for not just jiu jitsu but mma and fitness. Great Coaches!!! Great training. Thank you all. Osu!

★★★★★ — Pat, Oct 2024

It’s been a little over a year since I started classes at Border martial arts. At first it was a way to get in some exercise and lose some weight, but that turned in to so much more. The community that Coach Moe, Coach Border, Coach Gio, Coach Grant, and Coach Ben created is like no other.

★★★★★ — Scsosmokey, Oct 2025

Dropped in as a guest from out of town and needed a place to train Muay Thai. Coach Mo and the Border crew welcomed me with open arms. I've trained at facilities all over the country and around the world and this is one of the nicest and cleanest gyms I've ever seen.

★★★★★ — Evan, Dec 2025

Our 4 year old son has been training at Border Martial Arts Academy for just under 3 months and we’ve loved the experience! He has gained confidence, strength, and always looks forward to class. The coaches are great with kids and make training fun while still teaching discipline. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Andria, Sep 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Border Martial Arts Academy

Border Martial Arts Academy 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 Border Martial Arts Academy

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 Border Martial Arts Academy

4644 Merchants Park Cir #900, Collierville, TN38017

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