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Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Picayune, Mississippi

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule golddragonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (985) 643-3002

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Davin scott trains their kid is a work horse keep it up and he’ll be the greatest ever”

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🤼 Clinch

“Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you.”

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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 Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 4 mentions

“Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Gold Dragon mma has a great family atmosphere.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Always have the best instructors that take the time to let you understand the move before moving on to something else.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“The coaches made sure the was something for everyone in my family .”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you.”

From the reviews

Gold Dragon MMA is amazing. Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you. My husband trained here and held a title of 8-0 and won two title belts ranking him #1 in Mississippi and Louisiana at the time he was actively fighting .

★★★★★ — Sydney, Jul 2018

Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.)

★★★★★ — Chris, Oct 2020

Gold Dragon mma has a great family atmosphere. The coaches are super motivated to help you learn. No matter your skill level from the beginner to the well versed. We have someone for you to work with.

★★★★★ — Tammy, May 2018

Great classes. Friendly and helpful! Very supportive, professional and energetic environment.

★★★★★ — Smithc9979, Jun 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts 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 Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

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 Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

421 Memorial Blvd, Picayune, MS39466

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