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Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training

5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Conway, Arkansas

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

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule conwaytoe2toe.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 501-515-4788

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–3 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–3 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 Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 19 mentions

“We totally recommend Toe2Toe if your kids are into rough housing and want to train in a professional, but fun atmosphere!”

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Teen Muay Thai

“10 out of 10 recommend doing this with all your high school, college students, running buddies, girlfriends, etc.”

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🥊 Sparring

“We wanted to get in a gym and spar - Joel Fountain was welcoming and accommodating to our request, we had a blast.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“We took our team of seven women and one man to the Street Smart Self Defense Class put on by Toe2Toe and it was AMAZING!”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“He cares, is gentle but challenging, and he remembers each child’s name the first time he’s told!”

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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 Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“My son started taking kickboxing classes at the beginning of the school year.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“I signed my son up for kickboxing and jiujitsu with them and he loves it.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“A few months ago I had the chance to train with one of my highly experienced buddies ahead of a wrestling tournament I was competing in.”

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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 178 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“We wanted to get in a gym and spar - Joel Fountain was welcoming and accommodating to our request, we had a blast.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 6 mentions

“We wanted to get in a gym and spar - Joel Fountain was welcoming and accommodating to our request, we had a blast.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I was so thankful we could all walk away with real techniques and training we could use to make wise decisions, be aware, evade and escape, and fight if needed.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Since beginning here, my son’s confidence has grown tremendously and his respect.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“I was so thankful we could all walk away with real techniques and training we could use to make wise decisions, be aware, evade and escape, and fight if needed.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“As a mother of three, RUN, it’s worth it in every way!”

From the reviews

My daughter absolutely loves Toe2Toe Martial Arts! Sensei Joel is incredible. He has so much patience with the kids and really knows how to meet each child where they are. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping them grow in confidence, discipline, and skills. The environment is always welcoming and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Nov 2025

My friend and I dont live in Arkansas and we were visiting for a funeral. We wanted to get in a gym and spar - Joel Fountain was welcoming and accommodating to our request, we had a blast. He watched us and coached us where he saw fit.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Apr 2025

Toe2toe is a wonderful place. I signed my son up for kickboxing and jiujitsu with them and he loves it. It’s such a friendly environment. The instructors are always friendly and care about each and every student. Since beginning here, my son’s confidence has grown tremendously and his respect.

★★★★★ — Dana, May 2025

My kiddos are in the 4-6 age range Toe2Toe classes which are offered M, T, Thurs, and Friday. I am beyond excited for the progress I’m seeing in my kids. This week alone they have improved in their self discipline, awareness, and respect toward their siblings.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Sep 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training

Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training

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 Toe2Toe Martial Arts & Self Defense Training

807 Bill Dean Dr, Conway, AR72032

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