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United Thai Boxing & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Durham, North Carolina
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Welcoming gym that offers Muay Thai kickboxing classes, as well as boxing.
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitedthaiboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-381-5775
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 7:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Alex Banks provides a very real authentic muay thai experience for beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”
“As a women I feel safe there and now have my 6 year old daughter taking the kids class!”
“I recommend Remy if you want a private lesson.”
“The classes are a great workout, particularly the boxing lessons.”
“Coaches here have been actively competing or have competed in different levels so they actually know what they're doing.”
Other martial arts here
“I came into this gym with 2 left feet and never having experienced any boxing or martial arts in my 28 years of life.”
“Great sized and well made boxing ring from all corners, decent sized mat for BJJ/Muaythai and or MMA.”
“I came from out of town to keep up with my training and I could not be happier to have found United Thai Boxing & MMA.”
What members say
“Always the best vibes, best coaches, so much to learn from in classes, great training partners, an all around incredible place.”
“Coach Alex Banks provides a very real authentic muay thai experience for beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”
“Everyone is welcoming and supportive from the coaches, to TK, to the students, to Banks the human relations liaison.”
“The best part for me is that they have different styles of heavybags for specific uses whether it be for all around striking, shin conditioning, or just for straight up boxing.”
“Coach Alex Banks provides a very real authentic muay thai experience for beginners and seasoned fighters alike.”
“I have taken so much of the teachings, from traditional boxing to Muay Thai, and implemented ALL of it into my game.”
From the reviews
This place is a dream come true. I just moved to the area and have trained at gyms all over Asia and the U.S., and this is one of the best I've ever experienced. From the second I walked in the door I felt welcomed like family. The vibe here is incredible.
I've been training at United since October and it is by far one of the best gyms I've ever trained at. Coach Alex Banks provides a very real authentic muay thai experience for beginners and seasoned fighters alike.
I love United!!! I come here everyday that they are open. They have a chill vibe and teach authentic Muay Thai.Its a great place to learn, workout and have fun. I've gained lots of confidence and lots of knowledge. The coaches and TK are amazing!!!!!!
There is only one place that I train when I'm in the area visiting my family. Everyone here makes me feel so welcome walking through their door. I have taken so much of the teachings, from traditional boxing to Muay Thai, and implemented ALL of it into my game. It has definitely given me the edge in competition.
New to muay thai? Start at United Thai Boxing & MMA
United Thai Boxing & MMA 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 Thai Boxing & MMA
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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