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SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Waycross, Georgia

Muay Thai gym Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • 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 southeastmartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (912) 281-7622

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–6:45 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“The coach is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring and the athletes are very helpful during classes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“The environment here is supportive and encouraging, fostering a sense of camaraderie that I genuinely believe is unparalleled.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 4 mentions

“Whether you want to pursue a career in fighting, learn how to defend yourself, or just want to try something new.”

From the reviews

Best place to get some training in, as well as training with people that are basically another family. Very open place, no judgements. We learn a lot and have a great time doing it. Coach is a great guy and great instructor. There's no reason not to give this place a try.

★★★★★ — Tony, May 2022

Clean gym, great mats, and equipment. Everything you need from heavy bags, speed bag, double ends bag and plenty of mat space. Private group training is great for all levels of martial art experience!

★★★★★ — N, Oct 2021

Best place to train mixed martial arts. The coach is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring and the athletes are very helpful during classes.

★★★★★ — Vinita, Oct 2024

Where can I begin, Smac is the best place to train in all surrounding counties Mr Jamey Perkins is a great coach/mentor the environment is awesome a great place to go to grow as a fighter and martial artist.

★★★★★ — Richard, Aug 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Your first muay thai class at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

122 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA31501

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