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F3 Training Center (Bad Apple MMA)
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Columbus, Georgia
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 badapplemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (706) 662-6663
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Awesome gym for all levels.”
“My kids do kids bjj and kickboxing and my husband does the adult bjj classes and they have all learned so much and improved tremendously!”
“I've done the morning women's group trainings and I am currently doing personal training.”
“The best way to describe it is that it takes a village to raise a fighter and this is definitely a good tribe to be in.”
Other martial arts here
“My kids do kids bjj and kickboxing and my husband does the adult bjj classes and they have all learned so much and improved tremendously!”
“I pay about $90 a month for my son (12 yrs old) to be able to train in either boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts 5 days a week.”
“My kids do kids bjj and kickboxing and my husband does the adult bjj classes and they have all learned so much and improved tremendously!”
“My dad wanted to approve of who teaches my sons MMA because he was a black belt and competed all his life & he wanted them taught correctly!”
What members say
“Joe Creer is an amazing coach who is passionate about improving his students and he takes time to focus on each person’s development.”
“Exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to train for competitive fighting or simply achieve your BEST physical fitness EVER!”
“Exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to train for competitive fighting or simply achieve your BEST physical fitness EVER!”
“The best way to describe it is that it takes a village to raise a fighter and this is definitely a good tribe to be in.”
“Reasonably priced, no-nonsense rates for unlimited access to classes!”
“It's very easy to broaden in your specific combat sport because Joe and many other coaches blend in more useful skills to attribute in your focused sport.”
From the reviews
I've been going to Bad Apple for two years after moving from wildside at fort Campbell. It's exactly what you want in training at an MMA gym. The rates are awesome (20$ off if you're ranger qualified). The people are extremely nice and humble and not just upfront. Joe and his wife are holistically awesome.
Great prices, Great gym, Great people. My son does the Jiu Jitsu and the teacher is seriously amazing. He is training & molding these kids into legendary fighters. Truly so fun and awesome to watch. These kids ADORE this place.
Outstanding workouts! Phenomenal coaching by experienced professionals with competition expertise and SUCCESS! Exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to train for competitive fighting or simply achieve your BEST physical fitness EVER!
Amazing community of people. The coaches are kind and the environment is really pressure free. The best way to describe it is that it takes a village to raise a fighter and this is definitely a good tribe to be in. They have MMA, Boxing, BJJ, kickboxing and Muay Thai all under one roof. Classes for all ages.
New to muay thai? Start at F3 Training Center (Bad Apple MMA)
F3 Training Center (Bad Apple 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 F3 Training Center (Bad Apple 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.
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