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Impact Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Amarillo, Texas
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule impact806.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 806-513-3692
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would encourage anyone considering any type of martial arts training for their kids to pursue it in any way but ESPECIALLY at Impact Martial Arts”
“I have been a coach and trainer by trade in a different sport, soccer, and have worked in Amarillo and elsewhere as a coach with a private training business.”
“One of the few places that has actual sparring and coaches that provide real time, constructive teaching.”
Other martial arts here
“It is a truly enjoyable place to learn Muay Thai and grappling.”
“Impact Martial Academy is an outstanding gym for anyone interested in Muay Thai or MMA.”
What members say
“absolutely some of the best coaches for your kiddos if you want them to learn a life skill that will improve their life across the board.”
“The coach along with all of the other instructors are incredible, and even the others that train here are all friendly and welcoming.”
“The coach along with all of the other instructors are incredible, and even the others that train here are all friendly and welcoming.”
“The staff are great love how they encourage each other and the kids while still implementing new techniques and more!”
“Great gym for our daughter. We love that she’s staying active while learning ways to defend herself and practicing the discipline that comes with martial arts training.”
“I went there just looking for some sort of fighting gym and all it took was one class for me to love every part of it.”
From the reviews
I’ve made some great memories being here at this gym! The coach is intellectually sound, and you can tell he loves teaching and showing his practices to his students. Can’t say enough great things about this gym! The whole family loves it!
I've had an amazing experience at this gym. The coach along with all of the other instructors are incredible, and even the others that train here are all friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great environment for anyone looking to train.
My son has been to three different Martial Arts Studios in the Amarillo and Canyon Texas areas over the last 5 years. This by far and away is the absolute best. I have been a coach and trainer by trade in a different sport, soccer, and have worked in Amarillo and elsewhere as a coach with a private training business.
The people here are kind and humble. This is the best place to learn martial arts. The Coach knows martial arts and how to teach so well to the point anyone can learn from him no matter what background or skill level.
New to muay thai? Start at Impact Martial Arts Academy
Impact Martial Arts Academy 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.
Your first muay thai class at Impact Martial Arts 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.
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