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McElroy's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hilton Head Island, South 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mcelroysmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-816-0153
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Self defense, weapons training, hand to hand combat.”
“We teach children kuniba ha shito ryu karate do.”
Other martial arts here
“We teach children kuniba ha shito ryu karate do.”
What members say
“Adults learn stand up fights arts, ground fight arts and weapons defense training.”
From the reviews
We teach children kuniba ha shito ryu karate do. It is a combination of the four major karate styles in Japan. Traditional katas with bunkai taught from katas. Adults learn this art form also along with kali, jkd, silat. Wing chun, Muay thai, and Aikido.
Best place to become an advanced martial artist. Self defense, weapons training, hand to hand combat. Women's self-defense training ,Real life situations, respect and discipline. Anything you are interested in it is here.
The greatest Martial Arts secret in the Lowcountry. Very few Martial Arts teachers have the training, experience and wisdom that distinguishes this gentleman.
Your first muay thai class at McElroy's 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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