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Imperial Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Statesville, North Carolina

Kickboxing gym 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
  • Membership memberships run around $80/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule imperialmuaythai.wordpress.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 929-8761

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:15–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–7 PM
Thursday 5:15–8 PM
Friday 5:15–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
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 Imperial Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 4 mentions

“My son has gained so much knowledge in the kid’s muay thai class and absolutely loves coming to Terri’s class!”

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🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“I think this month marks 3 months since I started training with her, and I really enjoy the women’s Muay Thai class.”

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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 Imperial Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“I think this month marks 3 months since I started training with her, and I really enjoy the women’s Muay Thai class.”

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🏟️ MMA

“My kid absolutely loves the MMA classes here!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Not only are the classes great for learning self-defense, but they also build confidence, discipline, and respect.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Terri is amazing with the kids—She is patient, encouraging, and really know how to keep him engaged while teaching real skills.”

From the reviews

It’s a great play to learn martial arts and discipline. Also to help improve endurance and cardio. They accepts all ages and genders. Overall, a great place to workout, learn, and have fun.

★★★★★ — Kailan, Mar 2026

Imperial Muay Thai is an awesome space to learn a martial art. My son has gained so much knowledge in the kid’s muay thai class and absolutely loves coming to Terri’s class!

★★★★★ — Coty, Apr 2025

This is a awesome place to train and get your cardio on come out and join us you wont be disappointed

★★★★★ — Bsavage, Nov 2023

I train with coach Terri, and she is nothing short of amazing! She welcomes everyone, and adjusts to meet you at whatever level you are on, no matter age or experience. I think this month marks 3 months since I started training with her, and I really enjoy the women’s Muay Thai class.

★★★★★ — Camille, Mar 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Imperial Muay Thai

Imperial Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Imperial Muay Thai

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 Imperial Muay Thai

538 Turnersburg Hwy Ste B, Statesville, NC28625

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