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Powerhouse MMA
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lexington, South Carolina
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
- 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 powerhousemmasc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 803-748-6948
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He met me at my experience level, which was beginner, and has been able to constantly develop my technique and challenge me at every practice!”
“I highly recommend doing a one on one session today, that way he can recommend what’s best for you, and what your goals are out of joining.”
“If you’re looking for a great workout, to work on your technique, or to become a great fighter, this is a great place to join.”
“so you get a good knowledge base rolling and sparring with everyone.”
“Zach was patient, taught me everything I needed to know, and pushed me to continue growing and becoming a better fighter and getting in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been a member of Zach and Powerhouse MMA for about six months now, and I absolutely love it.”
What members say
“Zach is an amazing trainer and athlete, not many gyms have such a dedicated instructor like him.”
“He met me at my experience level, which was beginner, and has been able to constantly develop my technique and challenge me at every practice!”
“He met me at my experience level, which was beginner, and has been able to constantly develop my technique and challenge me at every practice!”
“If you’re looking for a great workout, to work on your technique, or to become a great fighter, this is a great place to join.”
“I had never boxed or any mixed fighting before, so I was a complete beginner.”
From the reviews
I’ve been a member of Zach and Powerhouse MMA for about six months now, and I absolutely love it. My wife was a member first and convinced me to give it a try. I had never boxed or any mixed fighting before, so I was a complete beginner.
Awesome MMA gym! Zach is an amazing trainer and athlete, not many gyms have such a dedicated instructor like him. Zach is always present and extremely knowledgeable. The hours are very convenient with top-notch clean training facility.
Coach Zach Sanders is great with kids. He is the real deal. The other martial arts places aside from Jitsu will not prepare them for real life situations. This is where you want to be to learn how to fight.
Coach Zach has been such an amazing mentor! He met me at my experience level, which was beginner, and has been able to constantly develop my technique and challenge me at every practice!!! I’ve learned so much and I can’t imagine my days without training now.
New to muay thai? Start at Powerhouse MMA
Powerhouse MMA 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 Powerhouse MMA
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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