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Desert Dynasty MMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Alamogordo, New Mexico
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule desertdynastymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (575) 415-4105
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this gym offers the kind of community and expertise that makes you want to keep showing up and training”
“Coach David, Kaileena and Ashley are also amazing instructors and lead a mean kid's and teen's classes.”
“Coach David, Kaileena and Ashley are also amazing instructors and lead a mean kid's and teen's classes.”
“Would recommend for anyone wanting to get in shape or learn multiple forms of martial arts.”
Other martial arts here
“I had the pleasure of visiting Desert Dynasty MMA last night, and let me just say—this gym is top-notch!”
What members say
“Coach Anthony and his fellow coaches are not only incredibly knowledgeable but have also created a gym culture of inclusivity and camaraderie.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this gym offers the kind of community and expertise that makes you want to keep showing up and training”
“The staff is friendly, the coaches are always willing to help you improve in any way that they can.”
“Would recommend for anyone wanting to get in shape or learn multiple forms of martial arts.”
“They’ve always gone above and beyond to help me prepare for competitions”
“Hes no longer aggressive with me they teach him discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
I had the pleasure of visiting Desert Dynasty MMA last night, and let me just say—this gym is top-notch! Anthony and Ashley, the owners, are amazing. They welcomed me like family and instantly made me feel at home. The vibe in the gym was great, and their students were not only skilled but also super friendly.
After seeing how wonderful my grandchildren were taught at Desert Dynasty thru the pandemic until now I was glad to see my daughter also join and start working her way up thru the belt process.
Desert Dynasty is absolutely an amazing place. My kids have been attending classes with DD MMA for almost a year and I can't be more pleased with what they have been taught and how they are taught, this academy has completely changed them for the better as young people.
Amazing place to train. Coach Anthony and his fellow coaches are not only incredibly knowledgeable but have also created a gym culture of inclusivity and camaraderie. You’re training partners will become some of your best friends. I still talk to mine despite having moved to the other side of the country.
New to muay thai? Start at Desert Dynasty MMA
Desert Dynasty MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Desert Dynasty 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.