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Prime Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Kailua, Hawaii
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 (ages 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 primemartialartshawaii.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 808-263-1911
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I also appreciate that my older daughter was placed in the beginner class despite her martial arts experience.”
“My son started taekwondo a few months and I had the opportunity to join in his classes; I loved it so much that I signed myself up and now we both train together.”
“Their behavior is much better and their desire to attend class is very high which is very important when they are around teen years.”
Other martial arts here
“Prime is a family friendly community rooted in Taekwondo and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in MMA, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and Tricking.”
“Prime is a family friendly community rooted in Taekwondo and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in MMA, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and Tricking.”
“Prime is a family friendly community rooted in Taekwondo and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in MMA, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and Tricking.”
What members say
“Prime is a family friendly community rooted in Taekwondo and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in MMA, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and Tricking.”
“My girls have been a part of Prime Martial Arts (formerly Martial Arts Company) for the past 3 years, starting when they were 2.”
“The classes are fun and the environment allows my child to thrive and grow at her own pace.”
“Even with the number of people training and moving around, it always smells so fresh and clean.”
“Mr Day, Mr Ho, and their incredibly dedicated team of instructors teach not only taekwondo but also what it means to be a good, kind, disciplined person.”
From the reviews
People often say first impressions are everything—and I couldn’t agree more. From the moment you walk through the door, the experience here is truly “level 10.” The way you are greeted, spoken to, and welcomed sets the tone right away.
Prime Martial Arts is fantastic. Mr Day, Mr Ho, and their incredibly dedicated team of instructors teach not only taekwondo but also what it means to be a good, kind, disciplined person. Principles like flexible attitude, hard work, discipline, and a positive attitude are taught alongside the martial arts skills.
Martin Day & his staff are amazing. They offer a variety of classes. I got 4 kids enrolled and they all love it. We’ve been coming for almost a year now. No complaints at all.
We are obsessed with Prime Martial Arts and here’s why. Prime is a family friendly community rooted in Taekwondo and there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in MMA, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and Tricking.
New to muay thai? Start at Prime Martial Arts
Prime Martial Arts 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 Prime Martial Arts
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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