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Championship MMA & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Daphne, Alabama
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
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule championshipmixedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 251-621-0304
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30–9 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Starting out brand new has been so easy and everyone is incredible and very welcoming.”
“The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and encouraging — they create an environment where kids are challenged, supported, and excited to learn.”
“Today, I walk my high school with a new confidence and have become lean and fit.”
Other martial arts here
“There is a plethora of things to do here to include: Brazilian Jiujitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, General Fitness, etc.”
“There is a plethora of things to do here to include: Brazilian Jiujitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, General Fitness, etc.”
“Wok on Wheels, we believe in shining a light on the amazing local businesses that help make our community stronger — and this jiu-jitsu gym is one of them!”
“Switching to a new gym can be uncomfortable, but the team at Championship MMA has welcomed my family into their home better than I could have ever hoped for.”
“I've been training BJJ and wrestling at YCMMA for about 4 and a half years now and I can highly recommend the gym to everyone.”
What members say
“Not to mention the amazing instruction by all coaches, and that feeling of accomplishment winning medals for your team.”
“The community here is welcoming, positive, and truly focused on helping every student succeed.”
“Switching to a new gym can be uncomfortable, but the team at Championship MMA has welcomed my family into their home better than I could have ever hoped for.”
“The attention to detail, cleanliness and positive environment are inviting to everyone, not to mention, the coaches and staff are of the highest caliber.”
“We’ve watched our kids grow in confidence, discipline, and skill, and it’s been amazing to see how much they look forward to each class.”
“The level of competition here is tough and exactly what I needed to push myself.”
From the reviews
I've been training BJJ and wrestling at YCMMA for about 4 and a half years now and I can highly recommend the gym to everyone. When I started the gym in middle school, I was a chubby kid who had no self confidence. Today, I walk my high school with a new confidence and have become lean and fit.
Yamane is a great instructor who holds many of his own medals and trophies for his disciplines. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. The atmosphere among the instructors and students/training partners is very good. There is a strong work ethic amongst everyone here.
My son has been training with this program for the last year and loves it! The instructors are friendly and care for the kids as well as providing individual instruction. This is a safe environment for kids to learn respect, become more disciplined and of course learn various martial arts.
Awesome gym that makes you feel like family! My 3-year old joined the kids class here & she’s having a ball. Coach Tyler, Coach Edie & Coach Robbie have exhibited so much patience & kindness with her. My husband & I are even considering rolling soon! I can’t say enough good things about this gym.
New to muay thai? Start at Championship MMA & Fitness
Championship MMA & Fitness 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 Championship MMA & Fitness
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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