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Temple Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Asheville, North Carolina
Easygoing, clean martial arts studio for adults and kids, featuring beginner-friendly classes and friendly staff.
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 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 templemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (828) 573-1503
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:15–11 AM, 6:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15–11 AM, 5:15–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9:15–11 AM, 6:15–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9:45 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Good coaching, people of all levels; and a fun but still hard working environment you can really tell the coaches care and want to make you better I would definitely recommend.”
“My daughter and I have been practicing here for a couple of months great coaches and group of students.”
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“I highly recommend Temple Muay Thai for all ages and levels of experience, from pro fighters to beginners young and old.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm also taking early morning boxing classes with John, another fantastic coach who makes you want to work.”
What members say
“All the coaches are great in their own unique ways at being able to teach you while keeping the best attitude to inspire rather you rather than make you feel belittled or insecure.”
“Good coaching, people of all levels; and a fun but still hard working environment you can really tell the coaches care and want to make you better I would definitely recommend.”
“Both coaches work hard to foster a community that is welcoming and fun, but without losing sight of putting in the hard work required to improve.”
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“Jesse is an awesome instructor at Temple, teaching what I'd call no-nonsense, competition style Muay Thai.”
From the reviews
Great team of hardworking people! The coaches are great and make me feel super comfy even tho i’m super new to everything. They bring a positivity and encouragement with each class. Really great class options and times.
My daughter and I have been practicing here for a couple of months great coaches and group of students. Very welcoming and environment and fun. Highly recommended for bonding with your kids and getting a great workout.
Jesse is a great instructor. I'm 49 with some longstanding lower back issues and no previous martial arts experience. I started trying to get back in shape a few months ago. After working out on my own for awhile, I wanted to challenge myself. The classes at Temple Muay Thai have certainly done that.
Jesse is an awesome instructor at Temple, teaching what I'd call no-nonsense, competition style Muay Thai. You don't get lost in the shuffle like I have found at other gyms, and it seems like Jesse is constantly changing the flow of drills to compensate for areas in which he wants students to improve.
New to muay thai? Start at Temple Muay Thai
Temple 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.
Your first muay thai class at Temple 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.
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