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Muay Thai Gyms in Louisiana
16 muay thai gyms across 10 cities in Louisiana — including 7 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 14 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
Muay thai — the art of eight limbs — has spread far beyond Thailand, and Louisiana now has gyms for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the fight team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome.
Cities in Louisiana
Featured muay thai gyms in Louisiana
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Louisiana ranking →
Gladiators Academy of Lafayette
4.9 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Alamut Combative Arts
5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Lafayette Strong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
BodyProImpact, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Spacious health club providing personal training sessions, gym memberships and small group fitness classes.
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Shreveport
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
More ways to train in Louisiana
- Best muay thai gyms in Louisiana — the state-wide ranking
- Muay thai for beginners — 8 beginner-friendly gyms in Louisiana, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen muay thai — 14 gyms in Louisiana with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 7 gyms in Louisiana offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's muay thai — 1 gym in Louisiana with women's classes
- Browse muay thai class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, fitness, sparring, fight team and more
Muay thai programs in Louisiana
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing a fight.
Other martial arts trained in Louisiana
Most muay thai gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Louisiana gyms teach under the same roof.
Muay thai in Louisiana: common questions
- How many muay thai gyms are in Louisiana?
- Our directory lists 16 muay thai gyms across 10 cities in Louisiana. The cities with the most are New Orleans (3), Baton Rouge (2), Broussard (2).
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Louisiana?
- Most Louisiana gyms don't post prices online. Across muay thai gyms in our directory that do list a drop-in rate, single classes run about $25–$75 (median around $40). 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 — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Louisiana?
- Yes — 7 gyms in Louisiana advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train muay thai in Louisiana?
- Absolutely — muay thai welcomes all levels. 8 Louisiana gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 14 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you spar before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start muay thai?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Sparring is optional and always builds up gradually; a good gym never throws beginners in. Fitness-focused, non-contact classes are common if you'd rather never spar.