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Hero MMA Academy

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Muay Thai gym Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule herommaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 240-605-2955

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–9 pm
Friday Closed
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 Hero MMA Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 2 mentions

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“Coming to a gym you expect to learn martial arts and get in shape; to my surprise I’ve meet amazing people and made some great friends.”

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🏆 Fight Team 4 mentions

“Great team full of fighters that really compete, great place to go if you actually want to learn how to defend yourself in real life”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Very good gym for teaching mma for competition and self defense will recommend to friend”

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

🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“Whenever someone asks me what gym I go to when they see me train or fight I always recommend Hero MMA!”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“all the coaches are great and take their time to train you and make sure your doing everything right.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“They are very friendly and knowledgeable and welcome everyone with respect great gym”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions
🥊 legit sparring & fight team 7 mentions

“Great team full of fighters that really compete, great place to go if you actually want to learn how to defend yourself in real life”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

From the reviews

Been at this gym for about 4 years, the coaches/teachers are very knowledgeable and not only helped me learn to defend myself but also gave me the confidence to get in the ring three times!

★★★★★ — Ziar, May 2024

Hero MMA Academy is awesome! I've been training here for a while now, and I can't get enough of it. The coaches are top-notch—they really know their stuff and make learning MMA super fun. Plus, they're always there to help you improve and reach your goals. The classes are a real workout.

★★★★★ — Chxy, May 2024

all the coaches are great and take their time to train you and make sure your doing everything right. they are heavy on safety while still being able to train.

★★★★★ — Les, Aug 2024

Great team full of fighters that really compete, great place to go if you actually want to learn how to defend yourself in real life

★★★★★ — Yusuf, Jan 2025

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Your first muay thai class at Hero MMA 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 Hero MMA Academy

114 National Business Pkwy Ste 100, Annapolis Junction, MD20701

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