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Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lugoff, South Carolina

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • 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 sorsumritmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (803) 239-6420

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–6:30 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
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 Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“All of the coaches are experts and really know how to break all of the movements down to make it easy for all skill levels.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 9 mentions

“My daughter and I have been practicing Muay Thai for a little over two years and have practiced in two different states, with two different styles.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 4 mentions

“If you are looking for Weight loss, flexibility, a mental and energy boost, and over all Learn effective martial arts then look no further Sor Sumrit is the right place for you.”

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🥊 Sparring

“We are there 4 days a week and soon we’re looking to make it 5 once we make it to the sparring level.”

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🏆 Fight Team 7 mentions

“It has a great vibe and is full of students of all levels and fighters who are just as helpful as Coach Nik is.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“In addition to Muay Thai, Sor Sumrit also offers Boxing fundamentals and BJJ.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“whether your goals are weight loss, general fitness, self defense, competition, or just broadening your horizons and trying something new, Sor Sumrit has your back!”

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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 Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“In addition to Muay Thai, Sor Sumrit also offers Boxing fundamentals and BJJ.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 10 mentions

“Coach Nick and Jimmy have been wonderful to work with and our son won gold and bronze medals at his first Jiu Jitsu tournament after only four months in classes!”

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🏟️ MMA

“Sor Sumrit has a welcoming atmosphere and incredibly talented staff, whether you're interested in brazilian jujitsu, MMA, muay thai (my favorite!”

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🤼 Judo

“Nik emphasizes Muay Thai technique as do the other instructors in their respective disciplines such as Judo or Ju Jitsu.”

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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 55 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“My entire family loves training with the best coaches and champion fighters around the midlands.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Sor Sumrit has a welcoming atmosphere and incredibly talented staff, whether you're interested in brazilian jujitsu, MMA, muay thai (my favorite!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“Sor Sumrit has a welcoming atmosphere and incredibly talented staff, whether you're interested in brazilian jujitsu, MMA, muay thai (my favorite!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“He takes the time to focus on students individually as needed and exhibits a healthy form of constructive critique which is helpful to people who are new to the sport.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 14 mentions

“whether your goals are weight loss, general fitness, self defense, competition, or just broadening your horizons and trying something new, Sor Sumrit has your back!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Sor Sumrit coaches and instructors are worth their weight in gold.”

From the reviews

We are very happy with the skills and confidence our five year old son has acquired through the kids classes at Sor Sumrit. Coach Nick and Jimmy have been wonderful to work with and our son won gold and bronze medals at his first Jiu Jitsu tournament after only four months in classes!

★★★★★ — Joi, Jan 2024

this place is my home away from home! Nik Rodriguez, the head coach and owner has been in the game 23+ years and still killing it! Sor Sumrit has a welcoming atmosphere and incredibly talented staff, whether you're interested in brazilian jujitsu, MMA, muay thai (my favorite!

★★★★★ — Zach, Oct 2024

Sor Sumrit is absolutely amazing! My daughter and I have been practicing Muay Thai for a little over two years and have practiced in two different states, with two different styles. Coach Nick offers instruction for every level of fighter and every age.

★★★★★ — Josh, Sep 2022

I’ve been training here for about 2 years. I’ve trained at other places but nothing hits home like Sor Sumrit. The coaches work with you despite age, weight, height or disability. This is truly one of the best gyms in South Carolina.

★★★★★ — Logan, Dec 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai

Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai

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 Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai

1966 Whiting Way, Lugoff, SC29078

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