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Jai Su Muay Thai Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Raleigh, North Carolina
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
- 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 jaisumuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 703-0172
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Regardless of whether I went to the beginner or advanced classes, I've left each getting a killer workout while learning something new and having fun.”
“The kids classes are just as impressive - structured, positive, and confidence-building.”
“I’ve worked with Johnny in both classes and one on one sessions and he is by far the most genuine and caring coaches you will find.”
“Whether your goal is to become a fighter or to learn self defense or even just to get a good workout in, Jai Su is the place to go.”
“I really appreciate how Johnny focuses on teaching the fundamentals and traditional aspects of Muay Thai while also making the classes challenging with conditioning drills.”
“Whether your goal is to become a fighter or to learn self defense or even just to get a good workout in, Jai Su is the place to go.”
Other martial arts here
“Our other two coaches Dodge, Muay Thai, and Sean, boxing coach, are also just as amazing to work with!”
What members say
“The other coaches are also great with their own unique way of doing things and very skilled, so you'll improve no matter what class you take.”
“Johnny and his team have created a very welcoming environment for all Muay Thai skill levels, from those who are taking their first class to advanced practitioners.”
“Johnny and his team have created a very welcoming environment for all Muay Thai skill levels, from those who are taking their first class to advanced practitioners.”
“I really appreciate how Johnny focuses on teaching the fundamentals and traditional aspects of Muay Thai while also making the classes challenging with conditioning drills.”
“I really appreciate how Johnny focuses on teaching the fundamentals and traditional aspects of Muay Thai while also making the classes challenging with conditioning drills.”
“Whether your goal is to become a fighter or to learn self defense or even just to get a good workout in, Jai Su is the place to go.”
From the reviews
Johnny Kru is well known across the area and has helped cultivate a lot of talent in the RTP area and beyond. He's brought together a dedicated group individuals all sharing the goal of spreading and sharing their passion of Muay Thai and helping you further your goals.
Just did my first class here and it was great. I been training in Muay Thai for a few years now and this place is a good intimate gym to train and truly learn the art. Johnny is a good teacher/coach full of knowledge. It’s a fairly new gym still in the building the stages but the the foundation is definitely there.
Here is the most traditional Muay Thai gym I have seen in NC so far. No fancy stuff, pure hard work here
The only authentic Muay Thai taught here in RDU area. I’ve worked with Johnny in both classes and one on one sessions and he is by far the most genuine and caring coaches you will find. He cares about his students success and is very welcoming to beginners!
New to muay thai? Start at Jai Su Muay Thai Academy
Jai Su Muay Thai 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 Jai Su Muay Thai 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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