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Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Aiken, 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
- 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
- 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 palmettomtka.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 803-220-4408
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 8:45–10:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class.”
“I cannot recommend this place enough especially as a woman!”
“This type of environment was entirely new to her, given that her previous experience had mostly been one-on-one training in a less populated setting.”
“Not to mention a great workout!”
“This academy is squeaky clean and is outfitted with all the Thai essentials including a sparring ring and great gear.”
“If you want to compete he’ll provide support and advice on requirements to excel at your highest potential.”
“If you’re looking for concise instruction, strong fundamentals and a welcoming atmosphere to embark on your Muay Thai journey, look no further.”
“This a great place to bring the kids, and adults to learn self defense and kickboxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Palmetto Muay Thai & kickboxing yields many opportunities to soak up the knowledge of Kru Kato and coach Grant through their various levels of classes.”
“It initially began with boxing, but she herself chose to pursue Muay Thai.”
What members say
“Very friendly environment with technical and knowledgeable instructors.”
“It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class.”
“If you're looking for a good workout and a welcoming friendly space check them out!”
“If you’re looking for concise instruction, strong fundamentals and a welcoming atmosphere to embark on your Muay Thai journey, look no further.”
“Not to mention a great workout!”
“This academy is squeaky clean and is outfitted with all the Thai essentials including a sparring ring and great gear.”
From the reviews
Excellent Muay Thai and Kickboxing academy, brand new facility, Coach Kato and Coach Gant are the top striking coaches for any level of any student, they take time to teach the techniques and make corrections, you receive a feedback about your training, they have such a great experience and you can learn a lot from…
I cannot recommend this place enough especially as a woman! It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class. The instructors are very experienced and helpful in learning. Not to mention a great workout!
Coach Kato is a superb instructor who is kind, patient, detail oriented, and meets you where you are. He is the real deal. The environment is welcoming and the instruction is top notch. An excellent school!
Great gym for both beginners and advanced students. High level Muay Thai instructors who are always willing to help improve everyone’s technique. Best Muay Thai gym in the area! Highly recommend.
New to muay thai? Start at Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy 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 Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing 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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