Muay Thai Classes in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 6 muay thai gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Knoxville Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Hero Athletics
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Functional fitness center offering jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and self-defense training, plus personal training.
Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
DV Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Morris Self Defense - Martial Arts - Jiu-Jitsu - Knoxville
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
FBS Combat Club
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Knoxville
2 of the 6 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Hero Athletics ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (39)
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Hero Athletics ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (39)
Kids & teen muay thai in Knoxville
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.
- Knoxville Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
- Hero Athletics ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- DV Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
Muay thai in Knoxville: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Knoxville?
- A few Knoxville gyms list drop-in classes around $75, but most price muay thai as a monthly membership and don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Knoxville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 6 gyms in Knoxville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Knoxville Martial Arts Academy, Hero Athletics, Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Knoxville?
- 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
- Yes — 5 Knoxville gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.