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Louisville Combat Academy

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Louisville, Kentucky

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule louisvillecombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (502) 541-2773

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 5:30–9 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM
Sunday 1–3 PM

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 Louisville Combat Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or a fighter, you'll get better everyday and the best part - my whole family participates.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“My kids (7 and 4) and I have all been attending Louisville Combat Academy for the last 4 months and love it.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or a fighter, you'll get better everyday and the best part - my whole family participates.”

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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 Louisville Combat Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 7 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“I definitely do Recommend their jujitsu but they do have others like, wrestling, Muai Thai, MMA, strength ,ect.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

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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 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“I’ve learned from AJ and Kevin and both those guys are excellent instructors who take the time to explain each technique clearly and in detail.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“The classes were relatively large and diverse, so whether you're attending your first class ever or you're a black belt, you'll find great training partners.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 16 mentions

“If you’re looking for high-level coaching, strong training partners and a welcoming community, I couldn’t recommend it more.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I’ve learned from AJ and Kevin and both those guys are excellent instructors who take the time to explain each technique clearly and in detail.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I’ve only studied jiu-jitsu here, but they also offer Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes, which I’ve heard great things about.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“While I was in the facility, I observed many passionate members participating in a well-established training environment with a very impressive ring.”

From the reviews

Just the most absolutely amazing people here. My car broke down on a very hot day right near this location. I had a baby in the vehicle and was panicked about how long I could expect to wait for assistance to arrive. A member of the facility walked outside to meet me to help me push my car to safety.

★★★★★ — Austin, Aug 2022

They got everything. They got an old John Malkovich type, they got a 21 year old Opie purple belt on growth hormones, a Mexican who used to train in orange county, (we got an Italian guy like that) that kid who's momma took Tylenol. Un cuban con bigote.

★★★★★ — James, Nov 2025

Love coming here!! This place has helped me grow in something new that I am good at. Both students and coaches are very helpful we work as a team And help each other learn new things. They offer classes for adults And children. This place has changed My perspective on jujitsu as a beginner.

★★★★★ — Gemma, Nov 2025

Awesome place! My kids (7 and 4) and I have all been attending Louisville Combat Academy for the last 4 months and love it. We primarily do Jiujitsu but I have also attended the Muay Thai class and it was great as well.

★★★★★ — Camryn, Dec 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Louisville Combat Academy

Louisville Combat Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Louisville Combat 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.

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 Louisville Combat Academy

7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY40228

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