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Zane Isaacs Championship MMA

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Van Buren, Arkansas

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule vanburenmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 479-235-7272

Hours

Monday 4:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 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 Zane Isaacs Championship MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 3 mentions

“All of the staff and other parents really make you feel welcome the very first time you enter the dojo.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 23 mentions

“Coach Isaacs has provided a safe and enjoyable learning environment for my child, and has very much been a blessing to him and our family.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“As my son has transitioned from a boy to a teen I am so thankful my son has this dojo and these coaches in his life.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Zane not only connects with the class teaching form but also takes time to talk to them one on one and together at the end of each class.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“I have personally seen kids transform to not only become good fighters, but good, loving, and RESPECTABLE lil humans.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“If you want practical, efficient, self defense and a logical aproach to fitness, you don't need to look any further than Zane Isaacs Championship MMA.”

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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 Zane Isaacs Championship MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 15 mentions

“If you want practical, efficient, self defense and a logical aproach to fitness, you don't need to look any further than Zane Isaacs Championship MMA.”

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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 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Zane is truly the best coach I’ve ever had when it comes to combat training, Mixed Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do, and he’s overall a pretty solid dude.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The gym's welcoming environment and skilled instructors have made a significant impact on my 11 year old daughter.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“We also bring the whole family to watch because we love how Zane teaches and how much he cares for his students you can see it when they achieve and meet goals!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Zane not only connects with the class teaching form but also takes time to talk to them one on one and together at the end of each class.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“He’s patient with his younger students like my son who’s all over the place! We love attending, both my son and his cousin are learning and becoming more confident.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“I have personally seen kids transform to not only become good fighters, but good, loving, and RESPECTABLE lil humans.”

From the reviews

My kids trained with Zane for a couple of years and loved it. It helped a lot with discipline, confidence and self defense. I would recommend him for any age group due to his knowledge and teaching skills!

★★★★★ — Sherri, Oct 2019

I have trained MMA in the Army as well as with UFC level trainers. Zane Issac's gym is amazing. Coach is very aware of safety and respect for students at all levels. His methods are legit and applicable for daily self defense as well as a person wanting to become a martial artist. He teaches it all.

★★★★★ — Erick, Nov 2020

Coach Isaacs has provided a safe and enjoyable learning environment for my child, and has very much been a blessing to him and our family. I'm very happy with the progress he's made under Coach Isaacs instruction.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Aug 2024

The gym's welcoming environment and skilled instructors have made a significant impact on my 11 year old daughter. She's not only learning valuable self-defense techniques but also gaining confidence and discipline. The well-structured classes keep her engaged, and the emphasis on safety is truly commendable.

★★★★★ — Barry, Aug 2023

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New to muay thai? Start at Zane Isaacs Championship MMA

Zane Isaacs Championship MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Zane Isaacs Championship 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.

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 Zane Isaacs Championship MMA

2700 Bryan Rd Ste E, Van Buren, AR72956

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