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Rains Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cookeville, Tennessee
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 (ages 4–7) — 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rainsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (931) 644-9963
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Rma makes going from someone who has never thrown a punch in there life to a confident beginner seemless and fun.”
“My son(and 2 year old daughter) enjoys each and every class whether it be the occasional training with the big kids, or the little warriors class.”
Other martial arts here
“Our daughter loves doing karate there, and I love taking the adult kickboxing classes!”
“Our daughter loves doing karate there, and I love taking the adult kickboxing classes!”
What members say
“Rma makes going from someone who has never thrown a punch in there life to a confident beginner seemless and fun.”
From the reviews
Will runs an amazing martial arts studio! Our daughter loves doing karate there, and I love taking the adult kickboxing classes! Definitely recommend for any age looking!
Rma makes going from someone who has never thrown a punch in there life to a confident beginner seemless and fun.
Great people with a good culture. I was instantly hooked, and loved it from the first class
Awesome gym. Very opening and beginner friendly. Will is awesome definitely going back!
New to muay thai? Start at Rains Martial Arts
Rains 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 Rains 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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