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Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Merrimack, New Hampshire
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kicknh.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-429-0008
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–10 pm |
The classes they run
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“The Owner Chris is phenomenal with kids.”
“They also have personal training and private lessons!”
Other martial arts here
“I have been to a few BJJ and MMA/Kickboxing schools in my lifetime.”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“I have been to a few BJJ and MMA/Kickboxing schools in my lifetime.”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
What members say
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“The students are always welcoming and excited to have new students join the school!”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
From the reviews
I have been attending classes at this academy for roughly half a year and I enjoyed every class. The students and staff are friendly and motivating. They are extremely beginner friendly and not forceful at all.
I always recommend PMA Merrimack to my friends. Sensei Chris is not only the best martial arts instructor I've ever seen, but also one of the best teachers in general. It's amazing to see how quickly every individual progresses no matter what level they're starting from.
I have been training here for just over half a year. I have been to a few BJJ and MMA/Kickboxing schools in my lifetime. I can honestly say that the atmosphere in this school is Second to none. Chris Shelton is as friendly an owner as you will ever meet.
Wonderful Martial Arts school for all levels and ages! I train as part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and absolutely love it! The school also has great muay-thai and karate programs as well! The teachers are great and very patient. The students are always welcoming and excited to have new students join the school!
New to muay thai? Start at Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack 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 Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
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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