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Integrated Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Harrisburg, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maforu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 363-6236
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending classes here for about 6 months now and I can honestly tell you that this if you have kids, they need to be here!”
“As a woman turning 40 and wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, this has been the best fit!”
“(I used these classes to count toward a gym credit on thier High School transcripts).”
“There also tends to be more sparring, which is how you know if you've really learned anything or not.”
“None of them are trapped in a dogmatic view of technique and approach grappling from the level of fundamental concepts and experimenting to find what works.”
“Not only have we learned life saving self defense skills, we have friends and become part of a wonderful jujitsu community.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place to train, I specifically do the jiu jitsu but there are several discipline's, all with very knowledgable and very technical instructors.”
What members say
“The owner Master Mark is not only an incredible instructor but is also a great human being in general.”
“Professor Mark and his students were so welcoming.”
“Our family has been training at IMAA for quite awhile now, I wanted to share our experience in an effort to help another family.”
“The instructors are able to explain concepts and techniques in a level of detail that's approachable to new students as well as provide fresh insight for more experienced students.”
“The kids program is unmatched my 10 year old son and 5 year old daughter love to train.”
“Everyone can feel secure knowing they have a great lineage with a proven track record in self defense and competitions.”
From the reviews
I first signed my children up and they both thrived at Integrated Martial Arts. It’s a clean and professional environment and the teachers really understand the art of teaching all ages. After observing my kids during the classes, I decided to try it for myself.
We are so happy with this martial arts academy! All three of my children have been attending for several months now, and they genuinely love going. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and clearly know what they’re doing.
Mark Cukro’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is fantastic! His attention to detail and ability to break moves down have drastically improved my jiu-jitsu. Classes are fun, organized, and the community is phenomenal. Beyond BJJ, he offers great Muay Thai classes too.
I've been training various martial arts for more than 20 years. I found Integrated Martial Arts Academy back in 2022 and immediately knew it was the right place for me. Mark, the owner and head instructor, is well experienced in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and several other martial arts.
Your first muay thai class at Integrated 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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