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Light City Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Natchitoches, Louisiana

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule lightcitymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 318-452-7345

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 6–7 pm
Thursday 5:30–8 pm
Friday 6–7 pm
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 Light City Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 14 mentions

“This is an awesome place to get your kids off the video games and out of the house.”

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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 Light City Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“Coach Craig has over 10 years of knowledge in bjj and is a very detailed coach!”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a great coach who cares about you and your progression in martial arts, this is the place to go.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“Craig and Marcus are great instructors and are extremely friendly to new members.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My child literally does not want to leave! We love light city after school program.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My son has also learned and is learning great self discipline through Light City Martial Arts alongside making friends in his age range.”

From the reviews

My son has been attending here for over a year and he loves it. Coach Craig has been great with him and he has really learned a lot. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ — Jason, Feb 2020

I love light city martial arts there an amazing dojo if you ever want to sign your kids up I'm a student there and they teach you confidence athletic skills respect and many more skills if I could rate a 10/10 I would this dojo is amazing and I've been here for only 4 months and I can feel a difference in my physical…

★★★★★ — Allen, Jan 2021

This is an awesome place to get your kids off the video games and out of the house. The kids learn awesome skills and techniques. Great workout mentally and physically for the kids. My son has also learned and is learning great self discipline through Light City Martial Arts alongside making friends in his age range.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Apr 2020

The instructor was very detailed and paid close attention to his students during class. Students were very respectful to one another and awesome training partners. If I lived in the area, I would have no problem making this my home gym. Definitely hope to stop by and catch another class one day.

★★★★★ — Payton, May 2026

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Your first muay thai class at Light City Martial Arts

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 Light City Martial Arts

242B Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA71457

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