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Eight Points Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Muay Thai gym Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule eightpointsmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 336-403-4493

Hours

Monday 5–7:45 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–7:45 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Eight Points Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“From beginners to the fight team, Eight Points is a phenomenal place to learn and grow in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“My son absolutely loves going to class and is so passionate because of the wonderful experience he has in every class.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“The gym is a real community and has everything from aspiring pro fighters to those like me that wants to get in shape and learn how to fight in the process.”

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🤼 Clinch

“) and it was a great workout and def feel a lot better about my clinchy clinch.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“The gym is a real community and has everything from aspiring pro fighters to those like me that wants to get in shape and learn how to fight in the process.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“And last I stayed for a fundamentals class (never stop working basics people!”

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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 Eight Points Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 4 mentions

“From beginners to the fight team, Eight Points is a phenomenal place to learn and grow in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I live in Ft Bragg, NC area and can only find MMA gyms that incorporate Muay Thai, but not straight Muay Thai.”

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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 61 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“You get some of the best instruction in the country and you feel a part of the Eight Points family at the same time.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Great gym good for any beginner or seasoned fighter very professional training and the staff are top notch”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 10 mentions

“You get some of the best instruction in the country and you feel a part of the Eight Points family at the same time.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Kids coach John is amazing with the children and has fresh drills & techniques he teaches each week.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Then Seth gave me a killer workout with some great feedback.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son absolutely loves going to class and is so passionate because of the wonderful experience he has in every class.”

From the reviews

Amazing experience. I was in from out of town, reached out to them on social media to see if any privates or classes available. They answered right away (with a yes!!). When I came in I was welcomed by Chris who gave me a tour. Then Seth gave me a killer workout with some great feedback.

★★★★★ — Sarah, May 2023

Been going here for 5 years for both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it's been the best new interest to keep me in shape. The gym is a real community and has everything from aspiring pro fighters to those like me that wants to get in shape and learn how to fight in the process.

★★★★★ — David, Sep 2022

I was in town for a short time currently in the process of trying to transfer up to Winston-Salem-decided to take a complimentary class offered by Kru Clodfelter. He was very welcoming and emphasized the basic foundation of Muy Thai. Just from what I have seen I can tell he is a top notch instructor.

★★★★★ — Erich, Dec 2017

I've been training here for around 4 years and I can, hands down, say that this gym will become your family. Incredible place to train and its very instructive. You will never feel left out of the loop or "on your own" at all. Everyone has your back and you will look forward to showing up to class. 10/10

★★★★★ — Smith, Apr 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Eight Points Muay Thai

Eight Points Muay Thai 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 Eight Points Muay Thai

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 Eight Points Muay Thai

1015 W Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC27101

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