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Combat Base Flint

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Flint, Michigan

Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule combatbaseflint.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (810) 584-5836

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday 7–8:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
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 Combat Base Flint, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I would recommend this dojo for beginners and seasoned veterans.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Great membership prices and an easy atmosphere to train with out feeling obligated to buy anything, recommended for parents who want their children to learn self defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Honestly one of the best gyms I’ve been in, the coaches will actually help you and even do a little 1 on 1 in class if you need help with something.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“If you are looking to try something new, get in shape, or relieve stress, you need to come in and give this a shot!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great membership prices and an easy atmosphere to train with out feeling obligated to buy anything, recommended for parents who want their children to learn self defense.”

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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 Combat Base Flint — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Nick’s Muay Thai/kickboxing classes were intense and technical.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 12 mentions

“Offering BJJ, Muy Thai, Sambo and Judo at an extremely low price with some of the best teachers around.”

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🤼 Judo 5 mentions

“I also love that there are dedicated takedown classes; Dave's Judo / BJJ takedown classes are hugely informative and productive and are a ton of fun.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Back then Scott ran the show and although life got the best of me and I wasn't able to train as frequently, the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 17 mentions

“Back then Scott ran the show and although life got the best of me and I wasn't able to train as frequently, the atmosphere was very welcoming.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“I also love that there are dedicated takedown classes; Dave's Judo / BJJ takedown classes are hugely informative and productive and are a ton of fun.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Combat base offers a great, clean environment && offers classes for all walks of life!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“If you want to learn a martial art or get in shape for a fair price, come here”

From the reviews

I started training at Combat Base Flint in October, just before leaving for my next job, and I couldn’t have found a better place. Nick’s Muay Thai/kickboxing classes were intense and technical. He’s a beast when it comes to striking and always made sure I was sharpening my skills.

★★★★★ — J, Jan 2025

Love training BJJ here! Great community and fun classes! The coaches challenge you while keeping an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere🤙 I always want to be here! My niece and nephews love the kids classes too!

★★★★★ — Angela, Apr 2021

Combat base offers a great, clean environment && offers classes for all walks of life! Currently enjoying a new women’s only self defense class. 👍

★★★★★ — Chrissy, Jul 2023

This is a great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym with beautiful mats and welcoming ownership in Chris. All the instructors that I've met, from Chris and Dave to everyone else, are friendly and knowledgable and care about teaching.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Mar 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Combat Base Flint

Combat Base Flint 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 Combat Base Flint

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 Combat Base Flint

1109 N Dort Hwy, Flint, MI48506

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