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Triple Crown Athletic
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Walton, Kentucky
Family-friendly gym offering CrossFit, martial arts, and kickboxing, plus personal training.
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $89 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule triplecrownathletic.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 534-2891
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This gym goes above and beyond to create an environment where athletes of all levels feel welcome, challenged, and supported in achieving their goals.”
“I can see my family growing here, I have two young children that train here as well and as soon as my youngest get old enough they'll be joining up.”
“We have been blessed for our HIgh School kids to grow/develop and train with Damian, Dustin and Nick.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been training jiujitsu over 6 years and I have gotten to know alot of gyms in the area and this place by far is the most friendly and family oriented.”
What members say
“I love the sense of community – the gym is welcoming, clean, and offers flexible adult and kids’ class schedules on the same nights, accommodating my chaotic mom-life.”
“I've been training jiujitsu over 6 years and I have gotten to know alot of gyms in the area and this place by far is the most friendly and family oriented.”
“Whether you’re a beginner learning the fundamentals or a seasoned practitioner refining advanced techniques, they ensure personalized guidance that matches your skill level.”
“I love the sense of community – the gym is welcoming, clean, and offers flexible adult and kids’ class schedules on the same nights, accommodating my chaotic mom-life.”
“The team culture is supportive and motivating, making it easy to build confidence and push yourself.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a top-notch athletic facility with an outstanding Jiu-Jitsu program, Triple Crown Athletic is the place to be. This gym goes above and beyond to create an environment where athletes of all levels feel welcome, challenged, and supported in achieving their goals.
I'm so grateful for our family to have found this amazing gym! As a busy mom, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes have especially been a game changer in improving my mobility and getting in shape without the boredom of a treadmill but with the accountability of great training partners!
This is the type of place where you go for the workout but stay for the people. The owners are the most down to earth, caring people you will ever meet. You are never made to feel like “just another member/monthly subscription.” The coaches genuinely care about your health and progress.
I have two sons that train in BJJ with Carlson Gracie at Triple Crown Athletic. We started training at another gym back in April 2025 and switched to TCA in September 2025. It was a night and day difference in comparison to our old gym right from the start.
New to muay thai? Start at Triple Crown Athletic
Triple Crown Athletic 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 Triple Crown Athletic
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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