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FBS Combat Club
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Knoxville, Tennessee
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fbscc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is friendly and motivating, making it ideal for both beginners and serious fighters.”
“The practices go at a good pace, the practices usually include instructions on new moves/combos then a time to grapple/spar.”
“Whether you’re training to compete, learn self defense, or just here for exercise - the free trial week is awesome to check it out.”
“Whether you’re training to compete, learn self defense, or just here for exercise - the free trial week is awesome to check it out.”
“FBS Combat has been a fantastic place for my son to train jujitsu under professor Greg.”
Other martial arts here
“Have been long time members of the gym but decided to give BJJ a chance one day and have absolutely loved FBS Combat Club as well!”
What members say
“We put our all into making sure you get the best instruction and our teammates make each other better.”
“Chloe was super welcoming and even let me know me borrow a spare kimono as I forgot to pack mine in my luggage.”
“Chloe was super welcoming and even let me know me borrow a spare kimono as I forgot to pack mine in my luggage.”
“Whether you’re training to compete, learn self defense, or just here for exercise - the free trial week is awesome to check it out.”
From the reviews
Have been long time members of the gym but decided to give BJJ a chance one day and have absolutely loved FBS Combat Club as well! A great safe environment for everyone! Whether you’re training to compete, learn self defense, or just here for exercise - the free trial week is awesome to check it out.
FBS is a great environment and you feel like family the very first day you walk in. Highly recommend for any beginners or experienced athletes looking to sharpen their craft!
I checked out FBS Combat Club while I was visiting from out of town. I reached out to the owner, Chloe, about dropping in to a class to get some a few rounds in. Chloe was super welcoming and even let me know me borrow a spare kimono as I forgot to pack mine in my luggage. That A3 gi came in clutch!
FBS Combat is hands-down one of the best places to train. The coaches are highly skilled, supportive, and great at working with every skill level. The atmosphere is friendly and motivating, making it ideal for both beginners and serious fighters.
New to muay thai? Start at FBS Combat Club
FBS Combat Club 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 FBS Combat Club
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. 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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