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Muay Thai Classes in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans has 3 muay thai gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.

Alamut Combative Arts

5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

5608 Citrus Blvd h, New Orleans, LA

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

NOLA BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

NOLA MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

401 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA

Muay Thai gym Fitness Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

Good to know in New Orleans

1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Alamut Combative Arts runs women's muay thai.

Plan your first class

This gym offers 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

Muay thai for beginners in New Orleans →

Kids & teen muay thai in New Orleans

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.

Kids muay thai in New Orleans →

Muay thai in New Orleans: quick answers

How much do muay thai classes cost in New Orleans?
Most New Orleans 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 New Orleans gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 3 gyms in New Orleans advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including NOLA BJJ. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in New Orleans?
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. 2 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Yes — 2 New Orleans 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.

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Muay thai gyms near New Orleans