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Hometown Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Raleigh, North Carolina
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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hometownmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-307-6275
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been working with coach Trevor and Coach Talia for years, my daughter just started her Muay Thai journey 2 months ago and she has made so much progress!”
“As a woman, I feel welcome and accepted in a culture that can be intimidating to join.”
“Good option for beginners looking to learn how to fight, people who only want a good technique based workout, and for more experienced fighters who train to compete.”
“Good option for beginners looking to learn how to fight, people who only want a good technique based workout, and for more experienced fighters who train to compete.”
“I have been working with coach Trevor and Coach Talia for years, my daughter just started her Muay Thai journey 2 months ago and she has made so much progress!”
“Christian and Dylan run excellent jiu-jitsu classes, and Coach Lopez's boxing classes are some of the best in the area.”
“Trevor, Talia, Christian, Dylan, and Max make every one of their students feel like they are getting one on one instruction even in the largest of classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been working with coach Trevor and Coach Talia for years, my daughter just started her Muay Thai journey 2 months ago and she has made so much progress!”
“Christian and Dylan run excellent jiu-jitsu classes, and Coach Lopez's boxing classes are some of the best in the area.”
“Coach Trevor, Tyler, Hunter and Dylan are extremely talented, knowledgeable and passionate professionals who take their positions in the craft of MMA seriously.”
“Christian and Dylan run excellent jiu-jitsu classes, and Coach Lopez's boxing classes are some of the best in the area.”
What members say
“Head coach Trevor and the rest of the team are not only incredible coaches full of endless knowledge but amazing people as well.”
“Good option for beginners looking to learn how to fight, people who only want a good technique based workout, and for more experienced fighters who train to compete.”
“Good option for beginners looking to learn how to fight, people who only want a good technique based workout, and for more experienced fighters who train to compete.”
“My son is very shy and this opened a lot of exciting upcoming self esteem for him!”
“With that said, Trevor is an excellent coach and everyone I've met at Hometown has been super friendly and welcoming.”
From the reviews
I’ve officially been training at Hometown for a year and only have incredible things to say about this gym! The owners, Trevor and Talia, and the other coaches, are some of nicest people I’ve ever met. Not only do they teach great classes but they genuinely care about their students and want to see them succeed.
This is a great place for training and community! I knew nothing about Muay Thai before training here. I had done private classes for about 3-4 months with Talia, and felt nervous about joining a group class, but everyone was so encouraging.
Not sure where to start but this martial arts school is phenomenal. Coach Trevor, Tyler, Hunter and Dylan are extremely talented, knowledgeable and passionate professionals who take their positions in the craft of MMA seriously.
So I drive from Fayetteville NC too attend these classes when I can, so thats how awesome this place is. Great coaches Great team mates Great support Most of all great morale
New to kickboxing? Start at Hometown Martial Arts
Hometown 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Hometown 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.
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