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Claymore Fighting & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Huntsville, Alabama
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 5–14) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule claymoregym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 256-444-3183
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They were able to achieve the seminars objectives to an audience that ranged from the beginner to very experienced Krav Maga practitioners.”
“I've been sending my kids to Claymore for the last year and couldn't be happier with the results.”
“Krav classes, Fighting Fit, and Fight Camp have allowed me to be more fit, strong, healthier, aware, and confident than I have ever been before!”
“I attended a carjacking self defense seminar this weekend that was expertly taught and instilled confidence to all of the attendee's by the end of the day.”
Other martial arts here
“Claymore Fighting and Fitness is the premier Krav Maga and Bang Muay Thai gym of the Mid-South.”
What members say
“Fantastic owner/head coach and staff. Ryan is very knowledgeable and attentive to each individual's specific needs and will help you improve in any way he can.”
“Been training Bang Muay Thai here with a first class coach and owner, Ryan Rushton for a few years now but this past weekend was an especially awesome experience.”
“For some of the best coaching and great training partners that make it feel like family, this is the place to be.”
“The owner has first hand experience with how these techniques work, and uses the same workouts we do in the fighting fit classes to keep in shape.”
“The owner has first hand experience with how these techniques work, and uses the same workouts we do in the fighting fit classes to keep in shape.”
“The facility is very clean and has A/C, large mats, heavy bags, a gym, classrooms, lounge, pro shop, and more coming soon.”
From the reviews
I have been part of the Claymore family for 1-1/2 years and highly recommend them because I feel that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the superior level of instruction that they offer.
The instructors here are knowledgeable and passionate. The owner has first hand experience with how these techniques work, and uses the same workouts we do in the fighting fit classes to keep in shape. The building is always clean, and all of the regulars make it a warm welcome as a newcomer.
I've been sending my kids to Claymore for the last year and couldn't be happier with the results. Ryan is an excellent instructor who makes a positive connection with each and every student. He is great at encouraging and developing each and every child while promoting a respectful and safe learning environment.
I've been training at Claymore for just over two years now. I came in on a whim to try a free class and never left! The staff and coaches are incredibly skilled and extremely supportive.
New to muay thai? Start at Claymore Fighting & Fitness
Claymore Fighting & 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 Claymore Fighting & 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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