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Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Greensboro, North Carolina
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
- 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 octagongymgso.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 336-471-1492
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“Three years ago I called to see if my son, having to work on his physical development, could get some personal training in Jui jitsu.”
“Three years ago I called to see if my son, having to work on his physical development, could get some personal training in Jui jitsu.”
“I only take the women's cardio kickboxing class, but I've watched parts of other classes.”
“Working with David got me prepared to compete in the NCBA National Championship representing UNC a few years later.”
“For the health and safety aspect, I highly recommend Octagon to anyone that is interested in self-defense or general martial arts training.”
Other martial arts here
“My children have been training in both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the progress they've made—physically, mentally, and emotionally—has been amazing.”
“My children have been training in both kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the progress they've made—physically, mentally, and emotionally—has been amazing.”
“We've had such a positive experience with this kids' MMA program!”
What members say
“He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“My family has been taking weekly lessons for 9 months and will likely continue for many years.”
“I only take the women's cardio kickboxing class, but I've watched parts of other classes.”
“Working with David got me prepared to compete in the NCBA National Championship representing UNC a few years later.”
“I only take the women's cardio kickboxing class, but I've watched parts of other classes.”
From the reviews
I LOVE going to my sessions with Mr David. I have been taking self defense lessons with him for 8 months and I have learned so much! He is so knowledgeable and really knows all of the different principles needed to teach me how to protect myself. I feel more confident after learning so many techniques from him.
I trained at Octagon Gym when it first opened back in 2009 and after a few years, work and life got so busy i stopped…. over a decade later I started going back just over a month ago now with my family, and not only has the gym grown in both programs and equipment, but the coaches and owners have welcomed us back with…
Great coaches! My two boys (ages 9 and 10) started kickboxing and jiu jitsu here with absolutely no experience. From day one, the coaches made them feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn. The level of patience and motivation the instructors bring to every class is incredible.
I absolutely love this place for my son. And he loves it too! He is a beginner and everybody has just taken him under their wing and helps guide him and teach him Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I love the fact that there are girls that go here also. Everyone seems very welcoming and friendly. very, very, very affordable
New to muay thai? Start at Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
Octagon MMA & Krav Maga 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.
Your first muay thai class at Octagon MMA & Krav Maga
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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