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GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy

5 ★★★★★ 222 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in South Salt Lake, Utah

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome 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
  • 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 gladiatorfightacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-410-2385

Hours

Monday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Tuesday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Wednesday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Thursday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Friday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Saturday 12–3 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 GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“The coach really know their stuff and made sure everyone—from beginners to more experienced fighters—got something valuable out of the session.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“I take my granddaughter here and we love it the coach is amazing if your thinking of coming here you would not be disappointed worth every penny”

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👤 Private Lessons

“If you want to learn MMA BJJ kr Muay Thai way of fighting as well as Private lessons om self defense, THIS IS THE PLACE.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“The coach really know their stuff and made sure everyone—from beginners to more experienced fighters—got something valuable out of the session.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“The Muay Thai class was well-structured and pushed me to learn proper technique while still keeping things intense and fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you want to learn MMA BJJ kr Muay Thai way of fighting as well as Private lessons om self defense, THIS IS THE PLACE.”

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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 GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“If you want to learn MMA BJJ kr Muay Thai way of fighting as well as Private lessons om self defense, THIS IS THE PLACE.”

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🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“Coach Ned is experienced, helpful and encouraging which made my 14 year old nephew's first experience with MMA go great, while I got a great workout in.”

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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 222 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“I take my granddaughter here and we love it the coach is amazing if your thinking of coming here you would not be disappointed worth every penny”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The coach really know their stuff and made sure everyone—from beginners to more experienced fighters—got something valuable out of the session.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“The team members are also so friendly and made us feel comfortable during our visit.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The Muay Thai class was well-structured and pushed me to learn proper technique while still keeping things intense and fun.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“Our son just recently started at Gladiator Fight Academy and we are all ready impressed by the gym culture and the quality instruction he has been receiving.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“The instructor, Ned, is a world class teacher, and the facility is well-designed and kept super clean.”

From the reviews

Coaches are amazing, really professional, one of the best gym that I been try it

★★★★★ — Juan, Mar 2022

Started training here a couple of weeks ago, and it's been a great experience. This is an excellent MMA gym, highly recommend it to anyone looking to train. The instructor, Ned, is a world class teacher, and the facility is well-designed and kept super clean.

★★★★★ — Dallin, Feb 2025

My son looks forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays every week! He loves Muay Thai and Coach Ned! If you don't know now you know. Stop in for your first class!

★★★★★ — Kenny, Mar 2023

Hands down the best spot for kids or adults. Both my daughters have been coming here 3 months almost and they LOVE IT here. Coach Ned is on point.

★★★★★ — Cox, Oct 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy

GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at GFAMMA Gladiator Fight 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.

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 GFAMMA Gladiator Fight Academy

3324 S 275 E, South Salt Lake, UT84115

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