Home › Texas › Arlington › Cloud Nine MMA
Cloud Nine MMA
5 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, 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 — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cloudninemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 835-5700
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced student, this school & the coaches here are absolutely great & knowledgeable at what they do.”
“The classes are well-structured, blending the technique that was drilled in class with practical live rounds.”
“Not just teaching how to strike, defend, counter, clinch, throw, you know it continues.”
“Coach Viet is very intentional with everything he does—whether it’s teaching techniques, breaking down fundamentals, or pushing you to grow as a fighter and individual.”
“Coach Viet is very intentional with everything he does—whether it’s teaching techniques, breaking down fundamentals, or pushing you to grow as a fighter and individual.”
Other martial arts here
“Dropped in tonight for their Muay Thai / Kick Boxing session.”
“Jiu jitsu, boxing, and Muay Thai classes push you to your limits and help build more confidence in the steps you take!”
“Jiu jitsu, boxing, and Muay Thai classes push you to your limits and help build more confidence in the steps you take!”
“I came in as a drop in from another gym and the Coach, staff, and students here at Cloud Nine MMA were beyond welcoming.”
What members say
“I’ve been training for almost an entire year under Coach Randy, and not only can I say he’s a fantastic coach, but he’s the best I’ve ever had.”
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced student, this school & the coaches here are absolutely great & knowledgeable at what they do.”
“I came in as a drop in from another gym and the Coach, staff, and students here at Cloud Nine MMA were beyond welcoming.”
“Coach Viet is very intentional with everything he does—whether it’s teaching techniques, breaking down fundamentals, or pushing you to grow as a fighter and individual.”
“Coach Viet is very intentional with everything he does—whether it’s teaching techniques, breaking down fundamentals, or pushing you to grow as a fighter and individual.”
“Traditional gym bores me, so I gave MMA a try.”
From the reviews
Great place for beginners, no matter the age. I’m 23 years old, last year I had no fighting experience or training. Within less than 30 days Coach Randy has gotten me to the point where I’m confident in my fighting (Muay Thai) ability. He pushes you when necessary and is a kind hearted, generous man.
I’ve had the chance to train with Viet and I can honestly say he’s a very knowledgeable and technical instructor. His jiu jitsu is very well rounded, combining strong old school fundamentals with modern techniques and systems.
I’ve been training for almost an entire year under Coach Randy, and not only can I say he’s a fantastic coach, but he’s the best I’ve ever had. My experiences under the staff in this gym have been extremely exceptional.
I have been training here Muay Thai for about 4-5 months. And I must say I love the idea of progressing and the people that come with it. I definitely felt more confident and prepared for my first competition. Viet is a really dedicated and professional instructor. If your looking for a good MMA gym, this the one!
New to muay thai? Start at Cloud Nine MMA
Cloud Nine MMA 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 Cloud Nine MMA
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.
More muay thai gyms near Arlington
Arlington MMA - Mixed Martial Arts & Muay Thai Boxing Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Grand Prairie Martial Arts - Youth Boxing, MMA Fitness for Kids
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Professional training center offering boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts, as well as one-on-one sessions.