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Nashville MMA Training Camp

4.9 ★★★★★ 549 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Nashville, Tennessee

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • 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 nashvillemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (615) 297-4430

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday 8 AM–2 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 Nashville MMA Training Camp, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and Shannon’s 7 ams are great for beginners.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My son wanted to start boxing and this gym is the perfect fit.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Having her coach the women’s Muay Thai on Saturdays and making it a safe inclusive place is ideal for newcomers and to really hone in on your training.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Whether you're a professional/amateur fighter or a hobbyist, this is where you'll advance your skill.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I got into jiujitsu mainly for “self defense” and couldn’t have been anymore grateful for my experience and time at NMMATC.”

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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 Nashville MMA Training Camp — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My son wanted to start boxing and this gym is the perfect fit.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 5 mentions

“There was a quick adjustment to the Intro to BJJ because a facility was needed since the class could not be held at the venue due to unfortunate circumstances.”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“Nashville MMA Training Camp came in clutch and allowed for the Echelon Front staff and attendees to use the facility for the evening at a short notice.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“Stopped by for Sunday morning wrestling!”

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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 549 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“The coaches are great, the classes are fun, the gym is huge and very clean.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 11 mentions

“Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“His dedication to teaching and showing his students current and new techniques is truly inspiring.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“From white to black belts, always showing up for competitions and showing support, give us the extra push we need in our matches to do our best.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 7 mentions

“The staff was very welcoming, the facility was clean, and big enough for us all to train.”

From the reviews

Training Camp is filled with GOOD People & Energy! I was in town for the Striking seminar, featuring Coach Henry Hooft, Robbie Lawler & Micheal Chandler. I must say.. THANK YOU to Training Camp for hosting!!! The lay out of the gym is nice, plenty of mat space. There were at least 70 people there for the seminar.

★★★★★ — Aye-1, Aug 2018

I could not emphasize enough how much I love this gym. Everyone has been so genuinely friendly and welcoming which has been especially important to me as a woman with 0 martial arts experience. The coaches are great, the classes are fun, the gym is huge and very clean.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Oct 2025

Held a workout event here this past weekend and had a phenomenal time. Staff was super helpful, communicative, and easy to work with. Shawn was a great coach as well. Will definitely be back 💯

★★★★★ — Sierra, Feb 2025

This is the place to be for all your mma training needs. I went for a trial/drop-in just visiting from out of state, and I was definitely more than impressed. I felt like a kid in a candy shop between the plethora of specialized classes with skilled and knowledgeable instructors (wrestling, muay thai, mma, boxing,…

★★★★★ — Melody, Jan 2026

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New to muay thai? Start at Nashville MMA Training Camp

Nashville MMA Training Camp 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Nashville MMA Training Camp

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 Nashville MMA Training Camp

1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN37210

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