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Ground Zero Fighting Systems

4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Morgantown, West Virginia

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 teamgzfs.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 304-282-8936

Hours

Monday 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Friday 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
Sunday 10 am–1 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 Ground Zero Fighting Systems, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“There are people of all skill levels and they're all treated with respect!”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Holistic instruction for adults and kids alike; the best investment you can make for a healthy and disciplined life.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You can practice for fun, self-defense and/or sport.”

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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 Ground Zero Fighting Systems — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 12 mentions

“I dropped in with my brother and friend, we learned some useful tips and practical application for JiuJitsu, while also getting some great rolls 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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Great experience, knowledgeable coaches, and good atmosphere.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Phil was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“I came in for a BJJ seminar and was treated like family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions
🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions
🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“Nice dudes, good jiujitsu, clean facility.”

From the reviews

I trained in jiu-jitsu gyms on the west coast as well as in Morgantown. This is the best gym I have trained at by far. I have never seen a black belt instructor as engaged during class and willing to answer student questions as much as Clint. The community is also very friendly.

★★★★★ — Ethan, Jul 2023

Been going here for a little over a month and I’ve had the best time training here. Eli the owner/coach is super and will actually help you through stuff instead of just pushing your through it. I highly recommend training here everyone is so nice and won’t try to kill you on your first night.

★★★★★ — Blake, Sep 2024

Great experience, knowledgeable coaches, and good atmosphere. I dropped in with my brother and friend, we learned some useful tips and practical application for JiuJitsu, while also getting some great rolls in. 🤜🤛

★★★★★ — Greyson, Oct 2025

Both adult and kids classes are great. Everyone is professional and knowledgable. Dont be afraid to come in and give this gym a try. There are people of all skill levels and they're all treated with respect!

★★★★★ — Aaron, Aug 2020

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New to muay thai? Start at Ground Zero Fighting Systems

Ground Zero Fighting Systems 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 Ground Zero Fighting Systems

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 Ground Zero Fighting Systems

Mountaineer Mall, 5000 Green Bag Road Ste E3 & E5, Morgantown, WV26501

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