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tkfmma
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Durham, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkfmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-213-1705
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Best of all, he's great with kids of all ages, and successfully manages classes of both boys and girls starting at age 5 all the way up to us "big kids.”
“Great workout and great people!”
“I'm preparing myself for enlistment and to eventually teach others in self defense and I'm glad I found a learning place like this along the way.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been going to TKF since September attending the kickboxing fitness classes.”
“My son has been taking mma and boxing classes for close to a year here.”
“Although I am not a MMA student, Mike and the other students make me feel welcomed.”
What members say
“The regulars are all friendly and helpful, and the instructors make sure to include everyone in the lessons.”
“Classes aren't just about martial arts - it's a mix of strength and conditioning and mental "zen" too.”
“Best of all, he's great with kids of all ages, and successfully manages classes of both boys and girls starting at age 5 all the way up to us "big kids.”
From the reviews
I started martial fitness classes at TKF when I was 63 and I’m still going strong at 65. There was plenty I could not do when I first started. I have made significant progress thanks to Sifu Mike’s acceptance, support and instruction. Great school, great people.
I have been going to TKF since September attending the kickboxing fitness classes. Although I am not a MMA student, Mike and the other students make me feel welcomed. Great workout and great people!
Sifu Mike is great. It's clean and friendly and has a great, welcoming atmosphere. Classes aren't just about martial arts - it's a mix of strength and conditioning and mental "zen" too.
My son has been taking mma and boxing classes for close to a year here. Sifu Mike is awesome and super knowledgeable he is an awesome teacher and I highly recommend his program. The progress my son has made is amazing. Thanks tkfmma you rock
New to muay thai? Start at tkfmma
tkfmma 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 tkfmma
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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