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Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rockville, Maryland
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pureperformancemac.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 881-7314
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–9:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–9:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Super friendly people, very welcoming to all levels, I was just here for one time and they were very generous and let me have a free class.”
“But then I found out they also have separate fitness classes for parents while the kids class is running.”
“The instructors are very competent and willing to spend time going over material and giving great real-time examples and practical application.”
“Deo and Sandra taught an amazing mom & daughter (11/12 year olds) self-defense class.”
Other martial arts here
“There are multiple disciplines to train in - BJJ, Krav Maga, Judo, Muay Thai, and others - and you can train in all of them as much as you like with your membership.”
“There are multiple disciplines to train in - BJJ, Krav Maga, Judo, Muay Thai, and others - and you can train in all of them as much as you like with your membership.”
“There are multiple disciplines to train in - BJJ, Krav Maga, Judo, Muay Thai, and others - and you can train in all of them as much as you like with your membership.”
What members say
“Great coaching, for adults and kids, my son and I enjoy every training.”
“Super friendly people, very welcoming to all levels, I was just here for one time and they were very generous and let me have a free class.”
“Super friendly people, very welcoming to all levels, I was just here for one time and they were very generous and let me have a free class.”
“The instructors create a safe, fun environment and take time to work individually with students to ensure techniques are performed correctly.”
“The instructors are very competent and willing to spend time going over material and giving great real-time examples and practical application.”
“All my coaches have been very high level, many are pros, have fought abroad, have trained abroad and in thailand.”
From the reviews
Simply best place in Rockville Maryland. Great location, many classes to choose from, excellent instructors and best of all people are really nice. Schedules are flexible. You can train at 6am , during lunch 12pm and at night.
I have been going to this gym since Feb. 2011 and have been very impressed. I enjoy the instructors and the class environment. I also learn from other students when paired up with individuals who have backgrounds in other martial arts.
I have been going here for about 2.5 years or so and love training there. PPMAC is a top notch training center. There are multiple disciplines to train in - BJJ, Krav Maga, Judo, Muay Thai, and others - and you can train in all of them as much as you like with your membership.
Pure Performance is the best gym my husband and I ever went to! We originally started out on a Groupon, and we loved it so much we decided to get memberships there. The instructors are amazing and the classes are very intense (in a good way).
New to muay thai? Start at Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness
Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness 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 Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness
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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