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Central Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Dallas, Texas
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 (ages 4–12) — 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 centralmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 373-4774
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids joined Central Martial Arts about two years ago when it was still at the Fores Lane location, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.”
“TK and Ohm teach everything well and usually end the class with light sparring.”
“Haven’t worked clinching yet but that’s almost definitely because I haven’t gone enough.”
“They make sure you get comfortable with the movements and are conditioned enough to be a great fighter if you show up consistently.”
Other martial arts here
“Used to do mma then focused on grappling for a while so coming back to striking was nice especially with teachers like this.”
“Used to do mma then focused on grappling for a while so coming back to striking was nice especially with teachers like this.”
What members say
“They encourage light sparring as opposed to hard sparring unless you’re gonna be in a tournament which is just great coaching.”
“My 6 and 9 year old daughters have been training here for about a year and we LOVE the CMA family!”
“Even in a group class setting, they find ways to give individual attention to every student, helping them improve their technique, build confidence, and reach their full potential.”
“In both my children, I’ve seen increased confidence, improved discipline and listening, and of course flexibility and strength.”
“TK and Ohm teach everything well and usually end the class with light sparring.”
“The most important thing is he loves his classes and every day checks if we are going there or no😂🤣 it worth the money and time definitely.”
From the reviews
Our daughter started taking classes here when she was 4! She continues to take lessons and LOVES it! The instructors are amazing! Kind, caring, supportive and GREAT with kiddos! They make learning fun and challenging while teaching the students respect and discipline.
Central Martial Arts is truly exceptional! Every class starts right on time and is so well-structured that kids stay engaged, focused, and excited from start to finish.
Great Muay Thai place. Haven’t worked clinching yet but that’s almost definitely because I haven’t gone enough. Used to do mma then focused on grappling for a while so coming back to striking was nice especially with teachers like this. TK and Ohm teach everything well and usually end the class with light sparring.
I browsed 4 different classes before registering here. There are three instructors in kid classes that gives a good chance to a kid to be corrected and be in touch with one instructor from near. They are really good in controlling the class and disciplining the kids.
New to muay thai? Start at Central Martial Arts
Central Martial Arts 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 Central Martial Arts
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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