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Evolve Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–12) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule evolveacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 908-3700
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Most importantly, a family-oriented center that gently instills discipline in kids and provides good role models to aspire to.”
“As a teenager I felt that I learned the lessons needed to properly defend myself while also boosting my self confidence.”
“Best family oriented and safe place to train if you are looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense or to get in shape.”
“Master Mike Moses has created a positive and inclusive environment where beginners and seasoned fighters learn something new every class.”
“Best family oriented and safe place to train if you are looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense or to get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“Best family oriented and safe place to train if you are looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense or to get in shape.”
“If your trying to decide about an MMA gym this ones for you.”
What members say
“Evolve has the best instructors, to include the best head instructor (Master Mike)!”
“Master Mike Moses has created a positive and inclusive environment where beginners and seasoned fighters learn something new every class.”
“Best family oriented and safe place to train if you are looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense or to get in shape.”
“The self-defense curriculum combines great workouts with valuable self-defense skills.”
“My kids definitely love this place and love coming I highly recommend it to anyone looking to train, learn, and grow.”
“Master Mike Moses has created a positive and inclusive environment where beginners and seasoned fighters learn something new every class.”
From the reviews
My eight year old son and I have been coming to Evolve for over three years now and feel like part of a family. For my son, the children's classes teach not only practical self-defense tactics, but also discipline and respect. He not only loves classes, but has hosted his last three birthday parties at Evolve.
It has been over a year since we’ve enrolled both our boys at Evolve Academy and we can say that it was one of the best decisions made. The growth, focus, discipline, and confidence over this past year is invaluable to building their character and has given them a foundation to becoming strong young men.
The best community that you can be part of, kids are learn not only martial arts but manner focuse and discipline, We are a family of three and all 3 of us are practice at Evolve academy This was the best decision we've had to spend time together 🤘🏻🌟🤘🏻
They have great instructors that are pretty patient with kids. My kids takes their self defense (anti-bully) classes. They also have adults Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The environment is clean and well maintained.
Your first muay thai class at Evolve Academy
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.
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