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Muay Thai Classes in Apex, NC
Apex has 4 muay thai gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Apex Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC
5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Open Guard BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Apex
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Open Guard BJJ.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy and Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC run 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.
- Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (137)
- Apex Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC ★★★★★ 5 (87)
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.
- Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (137)
- Apex Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC ★★★★★ 5 (87)
Kids & teen muay thai in Apex
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.
- Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (137)
- Apex Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC ★★★★★ 5 (87)
Muay thai in Apex: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Apex?
- Most Apex 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 Apex gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 4 gyms in Apex advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy, Apex Martial Arts Center, Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Apex?
- 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. 4 Apex 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 Apex?
- Yes — 4 Apex gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 1. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.