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North Florida Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fernandina Beach, Florida
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
- 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
- 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northfloridamuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-556-1052
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 5:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We did a good number of private lessons to make sure my son’s footwork, stance and arm placement were where they needed to be.”
“My husband and I and our 3 sons all train here (the two youngest are in the teen class) and we all love it.”
“We did a good number of private lessons to make sure my son’s footwork, stance and arm placement were where they needed to be.”
“If you’re looking to get in shape, improve your fighting skills, or just stay active and get an incredible boost of energy, this is the place to be.”
“I'm personally just in it for the workout and the self defense aspect, and feel great about both!”
“The training is perfectly structured for any skill level — whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll feel right at home.”
Other martial arts here
“I absolutely love taking kickboxing classes here weekly!”
“I joined because I like martial arts and had been in karate and taekwondo before.”
What members say
“Professional Authentic Muay Thai Instruction, excellent facility, family friendly, and great staff personality.”
“The training is perfectly structured for any skill level — whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll feel right at home.”
“The best part about NFMT is the people - everyone is friendly Update - I am now approaching my 5th year of Muay Thai classes and my 69th birthday.”
“We did a good number of private lessons to make sure my son’s footwork, stance and arm placement were where they needed to be.”
“Khru Doug and his staff do a great job of teaching Muay Thai plus providing a great workout that helps with balance, strength, and flexibility.”
“For those interested in putting in the time to train for a fight (points or otherwise), the instructors and members all rally around and help in the training process.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend NFMT. I joined because I like martial arts and had been in karate and taekwondo before. I enjoy Muay Thai way better. To me, it seems like a more realistic fighting style for practicing self-defense. I like this club because I like to test my limits and see how far I can push myself.
Great instruction, clean facilities, and it feels like family! My husband and I and our 3 sons all train here (the two youngest are in the teen class) and we all love it. A great workout along with skills, coordination, conditioning, control...
Studying Muay Thai at NFMT has been an absolute joy for me! The gym itself is masterfully set up and beautifully done. Khru Doug is not only knowledgeable, but he puts in the hard training with us. He and the other instructors are uplifting and are always helping others improve and achieve their goals.
Anyone in this area is very fortunate to have this school! We attended a Seminar and couldn’t have been more pleased. Professional Authentic Muay Thai Instruction, excellent facility, family friendly, and great staff personality.
New to muay thai? Start at North Florida Muay Thai
North Florida Muay Thai 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.
Your first muay thai class at North Florida Muay Thai
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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