Muay Thai Classes in Louisville, KY
Louisville has 9 muay thai gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 7 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Derby City MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Family-friendly martial arts facility with boxing options and clean mats, plus classes for adults, kids and teens.
Real Fighters Gym, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
CORE Combat Sports
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Club offering various martial arts classes and instruction, including kickboxing and self-defense, in a welcoming environment.
Louisville Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Fight Factory
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Apex Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Triumph Combat
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Two Brothers Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
The Punisher Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Good to know in Louisville
3 of the 9 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to CORE Combat Sports, Fight Factory, Apex Martial Arts Academy, Two Brothers Muay Thai, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Fight Factory runs women's muay thai.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Derby City MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (434)
- Louisville Combat Academy ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- Fight Factory ★★★★★ 4.9 (52)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Derby City MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (434)
- Real Fighters Gym, LLC ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Louisville Combat Academy ★★★★★ 5 (83)
Kids & teen muay thai in Louisville
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Derby City MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (434)
- Real Fighters Gym, LLC ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- CORE Combat Sports ★★★★★ 4.7 (111)
Muay thai in Louisville: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Louisville?
- Most Louisville gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Louisville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 9 gyms in Louisville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Derby City MMA, Louisville Combat Academy, Fight Factory. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Louisville?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Louisville gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Louisville?
- Yes — 7 Louisville gyms run kids' or youth muay thai. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.