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Muay Thai Classes in Durham, NC
Durham has 4 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 4 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.
United Thai Boxing & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Welcoming gym that offers Muay Thai kickboxing classes, as well as boxing.
Elevate MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
tkfmma
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Revenant Combat Club
4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Durham
1 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to United Thai Boxing & MMA.
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.
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Revenant Combat Club ★★★★☆ 4.3 (23)
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.
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Elevate MMA Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (128)
- tkfmma ★★★★★ 4.9 (30)
Kids & teen muay thai in Durham
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.
- United Thai Boxing & MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- tkfmma ★★★★★ 4.9 (30)
Muay thai in Durham: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Durham?
- Most Durham 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 Durham gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 gyms in Durham advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including United Thai Boxing & MMA, Revenant Combat Club. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Durham?
- 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 Durham 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 Durham?
- Yes — 2 Durham 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.