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Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Picayune, Mississippi

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
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  • Website & schedule golddragonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 985-643-3002

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Davin scott trains their kid is a work horse keep it up and he’ll be the greatest ever”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Gold Dragon mma has a great family atmosphere.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Always have the best instructors that take the time to let you understand the move before moving on to something else.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“The coaches made sure the was something for everyone in my family .”

From the reviews

Gold Dragon MMA is amazing. Whether you are coming to compete, bring your child, have a hobby, or get in shape, they have a class for you. My husband trained here and held a title of 8-0 and won two title belts ranking him #1 in Mississippi and Louisiana at the time he was actively fighting .

★★★★★ — Sydney, Jul 2018

Amazing place to learn Standup (punches kicks) and no gi grappling(clinch, bjj sweeps, throws, takedowns, etc.)

★★★★★ — Chris, Oct 2020

Gold Dragon mma has a great family atmosphere. The coaches are super motivated to help you learn. No matter your skill level from the beginner to the well versed. We have someone for you to work with.

★★★★★ — Tammy, May 2018

Always have the best instructors that take the time to let you understand the move before moving on to something else. Will always tell everyone to show up and try it.

★★★★★ — Travis, Sep 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gold Dragon Mixed Martial Arts

421 Memorial Blvd, Picayune, MS39466

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