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Carolina Prime Performance
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Training and competition-focused gym with programs in jiu-jitsu, MMA and powerlifting.
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
- 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
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- Website & schedule carolinaprimeperformance.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 910-491-0407
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“The coaching is top-tier knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your growth whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
“🥊 I feel safe and motivated to train here as a woman and that’s not something I feel at every gym.”
“Dropped into Carolina Prime Performance for BJJ and some light sparring and had an awesome experience.”
“On top of that they have some of the best MMA Fighters, BJJ practioners/competitors, Coaches and Powerlifters in NC”
“Open mat times classes in Brazilian Jujitsu, grappling kickboxing, weightlifting and plenty of cardio equipment.”
Other martial arts here
“Open mat times classes in Brazilian Jujitsu, grappling kickboxing, weightlifting and plenty of cardio equipment.”
“Element provides realistic training/techniques for BJJ and MMA, they have great instructors that will help you get to where you want to be.”
“Element provides realistic training/techniques for BJJ and MMA, they have great instructors that will help you get to where you want to be.”
What members say
“Element provides realistic training/techniques for BJJ and MMA, they have great instructors that will help you get to where you want to be.”
“The coaching is top-tier knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your growth whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
“The environment is welcoming and disciplined, with high-level training partners who push you to get better every session.”
“Element provides realistic training/techniques for BJJ and MMA, they have great instructors that will help you get to where you want to be.”
“Open mat times classes in Brazilian Jujitsu, grappling kickboxing, weightlifting and plenty of cardio equipment.”
“On top of that they have some of the best MMA Fighters, BJJ practioners/competitors, Coaches and Powerlifters in NC”
From the reviews
Great atmosphere, team and coaches. When I first came to fort liberty I tried all of the other academies in the area but didn’t like them for one reason or the other. Element was the only one that made a lasting impression.
Best burger joint in Fayetteville. I got 2 knuckle sandwhiches for free, alongside some very nice rolls. Coaches aren't afraid to throw down and the staff are super polite. Parking can be difficult sometimes but that's because everyone and their mom comes here to train MMA/BJJ. Keep up the good work!
Dropped into Carolina Prime Performance for BJJ and some light sparring and had an awesome experience. The atmosphere was welcoming, the facility was clean, and the overall vibe was great from the moment I walked in.
I started training at Element a few months ago. The coaches and general atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly to people of all skill levels. The coaches in the gym do an excellent job providing feedback and helping you grow in skill. They offer classes in No-Gi BJJ as well as MMA striking.
New to muay thai? Start at Carolina Prime Performance
Carolina Prime Performance 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 Carolina Prime Performance
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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