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Graham MMA

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Petal, Mississippi

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • 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 grahammma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 601-345-1286

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 2–3 pm

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 Graham MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“The coaches are knowledgeable and willing to work one on one with anything you need help with.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Come down and try a class for free and work one on one with pro fighters.”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“It was my first time going to the class and the coach was very welcoming and helpful.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“Great place for kids and adults too!”

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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 Graham MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“The coaches are knowledgeable and willing to work one on one with anything you need help with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Very welcoming coach and training partners if you are in town you have to come check it out.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“Very welcoming coach and training partners if you are in town you have to come check it out.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“There's always a variety of people from newbies to people that have been fighting for a while.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Great gym with great people, highly recommend stopping by and checking it out.”

From the reviews

The atmosphere here is so great. People are so friendly. There's always a variety of people from newbies to people that have been fighting for a while. I love the training ☺️ very thorough.

★★★★★ — Carla, Jan 2021

Great gym and atmosphere. The coaches are knowledgeable and willing to work one on one with anything you need help with. Lots of quality training partners and fighters. Loving it so far

★★★★★ — Greg, Aug 2021

Awesome! Come down and try a class for free and work one on one with pro fighters.

★★★★★ — Eric, Jun 2020

Best gym in town hands down. The option to come in and try out the class you( or your child ) are interested in without obligation is nice. The owner is amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Whether you've never lifted a weight in your life or just looking to find a new home gym, I would recommend them 100%.

★★★★★ — Apryl, Mar 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at Graham MMA

Graham MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Graham 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.

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 Graham MMA

300 McInnis St, Petal, MS39465

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