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King Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Harrisburg, North Carolina

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • 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 kingmuaythaiclt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 704-218-9231

Hours

Monday 7:30–9 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30–9 pm
Friday 6:30–8 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–12:30 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 King Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether someone is brand new to martial arts or has years of experience, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to grow at their own pace.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Before I joined I had never done martial art and in the year I have grown skills and even competed in a tournament which I never would have imagined a year ago.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“I came because I needed a change, I stayed because of the friends I made and the teachings of Kru Hannah, Coach Beth and team.”

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

🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I have been with King Muay Thai over a year, I have made a Muay Thai Family.”

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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 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for authentic Muay Thai, great coaching, and a positive environment, King Muay Thai is one of the best places you can train.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The training is real, the instruction is detailed, and the standards are high—but the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Before I joined I had never done martial art and in the year I have grown skills and even competed in a tournament which I never would have imagined a year ago.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 2 mentions

“Highly recommend if you want to grow in fitness, mental health, confidence, and a totally cool martial art.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“The training is real, the instruction is detailed, and the standards are high—but the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming.”

From the reviews

I have been with King Muay Thai over a year, I have made a Muay Thai Family. I have grown from the amazing dedication from the leadership and training. Before I joined I had never done martial art and in the year I have grown skills and even competed in a tournament which I never would have imagined a year ago.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Mar 2026

Great place to train with amazing instructors and a very welcoming community of people.

★★★★★ — Sunny, Jun 2025

King Muay Thai is a special place. The program carries on the authentic teachings and traditions passed down from Ajarns Dan and Ying King, who helped shape Muay Thai in Charlotte for decades. You can feel that legacy the moment you walk in. What really stands out is the environment.

★★★★★ — Mecklenburg, Mar 2026

Been training at King for just about 2 years and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Coming from a completely sedentary background and office job, training at King has legitimately changed the scope of my life. I’ve lost 50lbs and am significantly stronger & happier.

★★★★★ — Fezan, May 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at King Muay Thai

King 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at King 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 King Muay Thai

4351 Main St Ste 209, Harrisburg, NC28075

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