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Nine Limbs Strikers

5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in New Bern, North Carolina

Muay Thai gym Free trial Authentic Thai Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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

  • 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 (ages 14) — 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 ninelimbsstrikers.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 252-658-1339

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12 pm
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 Nine Limbs Strikers, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 7 mentions

“Kru has awesome summer camps where they do all sorts of activities and my son asks to go back every week!”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“I train at Nine Limbs while managing PCOS, perimenopause, Hashimoto’s, and hypothyroidism, which can make weight loss and maintaining energy extremely challenging.”

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🏆 Fight Team 7 mentions

“The owner was a fighter in Thailand and whether you’re in her class, or one of her events, she brings together American and Thai culture.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The teaching of confidence, self defense,integrity and self control are much desired.”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“Whether you’re brand new to Muay Thai, looking for martial arts in New Bern, or searching for a supportive and empowering women’s fitness program, she meets you where you are.”

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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 Nine Limbs Strikers — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I started kickboxing/Muay Thai this year with no prior experience.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“They have several skilled coaches and Kru’s to train with in a beautiful training facility that includes a boxing ring.”

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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 69 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Kru is an incredible coach who works with all ages and all experience levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 4 mentions

“Whether you’re brand new to Muay Thai, looking for martial arts in New Bern, or searching for a supportive and empowering women’s fitness program, she meets you where you are.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“He hones in on application of technique and has helped myself and others grow in our endurance while applying the techniques.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 14 mentions

“The owner was a fighter in Thailand and whether you’re in her class, or one of her events, she brings together American and Thai culture.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 5 mentions

“The owner was a fighter in Thailand and whether you’re in her class, or one of her events, she brings together American and Thai culture.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“If you’re searching for a Muay Thai gym in New Bern, NC, especially one that truly supports women’s fitness, Nine Limbs Muay Thai is hands down the best place to train.”

From the reviews

If you are looking for a gym with an experienced staff that knows what they’re talking about, this is it! Kru Pol is as authentic as it gets when it comes to Muay Thai. many many fights under her belt and has worked with many professionals in the game. My experience here will be very hard to match at any other gym.

★★★★★ — Jaylen, May 2023

If you’re searching for a Muay Thai gym in New Bern, NC, especially one that truly supports women’s fitness, Nine Limbs Muay Thai is hands down the best place to train. This gym has been genuinely life-changing for me both physically and mentally.

★★★★★ — Ssam, Feb 2026

I have been a member of this gym since 2018. The instructors have excellent knowledge and are able to instruct others in learning the art. I am an older student - 69 years young. I practice Moo Duk Kwan — a traditional martial art with practical application — with roots in South Korea.

★★★★★ — Ann, Oct 2025

Nine Limbs Strikers is the best gym around. Kru is professional and fun. We take our son here and he has learned so much. Kru has awesome summer camps where they do all sorts of activities and my son asks to go back every week! She also throws the best nerf battle birthday parties.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Mar 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Nine Limbs Strikers

Nine Limbs Strikers 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 Nine Limbs Strikers

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 Nine Limbs Strikers

1413 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC28560

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