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Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Atlanta, Georgia
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Martial arts school offering a variety of classes such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing.
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
- 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 mmaatl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 273-3939
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“I’m brand new to martial arts and I’m really glad I started here.”
“Leadership by example, how many other high ranking black belts compete?”
Other martial arts here
“They have some great Cross Fit coaches, and although I never took a kickboxing or Muay Thai class it always seemed like people were getting coached up really well and learning.”
“I have never had an instructor who not only takes my development as a jiu jitsu practitioner seriously, but take my personal growth as a human being just as serious.”
What members say
“As far as the jiujitsu program, you'll be hard pressed to find an academy with as much depth, the coaches do a great job of pushing people to be the best they can be.”
“Great first class at Team Octopus Terrence and Company was super welcoming .”
“You will quickly figure out that the Traven team is family and that every single person would bend over backwards for you and give you their proverbial "gi" off their back.”
“The instructors teach very effective techniques and I grew a lot during my time here.”
“Also now when I drop in at other gyms the students there are amazed at my cardio!”
“Leadership by example, how many other high ranking black belts compete?”
From the reviews
I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to train under Professor Roberto Traven. He is a legend in his own discipline and is a shining example on what any Jiujitsu practitioner can hope to become. He is a master strategist and artist when it comes to teaching Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Have been coming here for years. Its an excellent gym. The team here is fantastic. Their trainers are awesome - Minh is one of the top kickboxing and muay thai coaches in ATL, and Chad is one of the best crossfit coaches I've ever seen do the job. Great community vibe.
I visited several other places before making the decision to join Team Octopus, they are AMAZING -- Let me start with Blaine in Cross-Fit, he is extremely knowledgeable, SUPER professional, he pushes you to your limits with care.
Coach Minh’s Muay Thai classes encourage an atmosphere of respect and learning together. Safety, and consideration for one’s training partner is always the top priority. I had no martial arts experience prior to beginning Muay Thai training at octopus.
New to muay thai? Start at Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
Team Octopus Fitness Midtown 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 Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
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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