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Cloud Forest Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Greensboro, North Carolina

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

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
  • Drop-ins drop-ins run around $20 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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 3–14) — 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
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule traincloudforest.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 336-542-5920

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–9:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am–9:30 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 Cloud Forest Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Both of my children have grown, been nurtured, and taught by an excellent, core set of patient instructors whose attention to detail exemplify their dedication to their craft.”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“They offer training at ALL levels novice to expert.”

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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 Cloud Forest Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The studio is super cool, it has so many eastern cultural decorations on the wall, lots of great equipment, people are nice, very friendly and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 9 mentions

“The studio is super cool, it has so many eastern cultural decorations on the wall, lots of great equipment, people are nice, very friendly and welcoming.”

From the reviews

My children have been taking classes here for years now and they absolutely love it. The environment is very supportive and the teachers are willing to spend the time with you to make sure you are learning. I was so inspired by my children that I started taking class as well.

★★★★★ — Angel, May 2021

Great Staff & Safe Learning Environment. They offer training at ALL levels novice to expert. My Family & I Love this place!!☮️HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (🗣️Special Shoutout to Sifu Michael, Sifu Brandon & Coach Cornell).

★★★★★ — Karrington, Feb 2025

Excellent kickboxing classes. Be prepared they will get you in shape and kick your butt. Highly recommend for all

★★★★★ — L.C, May 2023

My family have been members of Cloud Forest Martial Arts Athletic Club since 2019. Both of my children have grown, been nurtured, and taught by an excellent, core set of patient instructors whose attention to detail exemplify their dedication to their craft.

★★★★★ — John, Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

New to muay thai? Start at Cloud Forest Martial Arts

Cloud Forest 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Cloud Forest 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.

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 Cloud Forest Martial Arts

719 W Gate City Blvd E, Greensboro, NC27403

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