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Empire MMA

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cedar City, Utah

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule empire-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 435-586-1343

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Empire MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 6 mentions

“I showed up a bit early and caught some of the kids class and the instructor was great with them.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I really enjoy the workout and classes they provide for us, the staff is helpful and will take time to teach you especially for their private classes.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

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🛡️ 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 Empire MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I've trained here for 2 years now and have fought 2 amateur kickboxing fights under their representation.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“My time training Empire MMA was an amazing experience.”

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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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“So much love for Steve and Michele and the amazing coaches here.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 12 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 5 mentions

“I've trained here for 2 years now and have fought 2 amateur kickboxing fights under their representation.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The professionalism of the coaches, the welcoming atmosphere, and the consistently clean environment make it stand out from any gym I’ve been to.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I do personal training and the woman's class and I know it has helped with my physical as well as my mental health.”

From the reviews

Best gym in Utah, Been there for almost 3 years now, Coaching staff takes great care of the members, not just the fighters, but everyone who enters the gym, Defintly the place to be if you want to learn self defense, or just get a great workout. Thanks Steve and Joice!

★★★★★ — Manny, Jan 2020

I really enjoy the workout and classes they provide for us, the staff is helpful and will take time to teach you especially for their private classes. Overall I love this place and the friends I have made while being at the gym

★★★★★ — Carson, Jun 2023

Excellent atmosphere! I've trained here for 2 years now and have fought 2 amateur kickboxing fights under their representation. Very professional and family friendly! Excellent adult and kids classes for all ages!

★★★★★ — Michele, Dec 2020

Great gym. The instructors are very kind and welcoming as well as the students. Felt very comfortable in there which is unusual for me because of anxiety issues I developed but I felt right at home. All around a great experience and I'm definitely going back.

★★★★★ — Josh, Aug 2020

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Your first muay thai class at Empire 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.

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 Empire MMA

890 W Industrial Rd, Cedar City, UT84721

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