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King Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Harrisburg, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kingmuaythaiclt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-218-9231
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether someone is brand new to martial arts or has years of experience, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to grow at their own pace.”
“Before I joined I had never done martial art and in the year I have grown skills and even competed in a tournament which I never would have imagined a year ago.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for authentic Muay Thai, great coaching, and a positive environment, King Muay Thai is one of the best places you can train.”
“The training is real, the instruction is detailed, and the standards are high—but the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming.”
“The training is real, the instruction is detailed, and the standards are high—but the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming.”
“The program carries on the authentic teachings and traditions passed down from Ajarns Dan and Ying King, who helped shape Muay Thai in Charlotte for decades.”
“There’s a strong sense of community, discipline, and support that makes training here something people genuinely look forward to.”
From the reviews
I have been with King Muay Thai over a year, I have made a Muay Thai Family. I have grown from the amazing dedication from the leadership and training. Before I joined I had never done martial art and in the year I have grown skills and even competed in a tournament which I never would have imagined a year ago.
King Muay Thai is a special place. The program carries on the authentic teachings and traditions passed down from Ajarns Dan and Ying King, who helped shape Muay Thai in Charlotte for decades. You can feel that legacy the moment you walk in. What really stands out is the environment.
Been training at King for just about 2 years and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Coming from a completely sedentary background and office job, training at King has legitimately changed the scope of my life. I’ve lost 50lbs and am significantly stronger & happier.
I love the energy and the level of instruction of King Muay Thai. Extremely knowledgeable instructors who bring out the best in their students.
New to muay thai? Start at King Muay Thai
King Muay Thai 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 King Muay Thai
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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