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United MMA East Mesa
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Mesa, Arizona
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 7–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitedmmaaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-521-3120
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Mike is outstanding—his knowledge of all levels of MMA is truly impressive, and he’s amazing with kids.”
“Mike and those that he is training are clearly doing good things over there, definitely suggest you check them out if you're interested in lessons for you or your kids!”
“Sparring in each session has been incredibly beneficial for solidifying concepts.”
“I started coming here a couple of months ago, and from day one, the focus has been on building a solid foundation and mastering the fundamentals—striking, takedowns, and defense.”
“I highly recommend this gym as you can learn a complete self-defense system in one place instead of needing several different memberships.”
Other martial arts here
“I strongly recommend if your new to the sport or have been training 10 years, no matter your level your striking and grappling will most definitely improve.”
“My son is 12 and has been going to United MMA East Mesa and training with Mike for 3 months now.”
“You get instruction for Muay Thai/Striking, Wrestling and Judo/Takedowns, NoGi Jiu-Jitsu, and even fun ways to do cardio if MMA isn't your thing.”
“You get instruction for Muay Thai/Striking, Wrestling and Judo/Takedowns, NoGi Jiu-Jitsu, and even fun ways to do cardio if MMA isn't your thing.”
What members say
“Great coaches my son has learned a lot and enjoys the atmosphere and other students.”
“Coach Mike is outstanding—his knowledge of all levels of MMA is truly impressive, and he’s amazing with kids.”
“Did a 2 day free trial here - highly recommend, I have been to many gyms but this one really gets down what to know technicality-wise and it feels like family here.”
“I started coming here a couple of months ago, and from day one, the focus has been on building a solid foundation and mastering the fundamentals—striking, takedowns, and defense.”
“Extremely clean, well-organized, and inviting atmosphere that is welcoming to all levels and backgrounds.”
“I started coming here a couple of months ago, and from day one, the focus has been on building a solid foundation and mastering the fundamentals—striking, takedowns, and defense.”
From the reviews
My son is 12 and has been going to United MMA East Mesa and training with Mike for 3 months now. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and motivates the children without pushing them to the point of burning out.
Did a 2 day free trial here - highly recommend, I have been to many gyms but this one really gets down what to know technicality-wise and it feels like family here. Coach Michael has a lot of experience and will prepare you to appreciate mixed martial arts.
Love this gym! I started coming here a couple of months ago, and from day one, the focus has been on building a solid foundation and mastering the fundamentals—striking, takedowns, and defense. I’ve especially enjoyed the no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Absolutely incredible MMA gym! Coach Mike is outstanding—his knowledge of all levels of MMA is truly impressive, and he’s amazing with kids. He has a unique way of balancing discipline with encouragement, making every session fun yet productive.
New to muay thai? Start at United MMA East Mesa
United MMA East Mesa 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 United MMA East Mesa
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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