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Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Aiken, South 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
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- 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 palmettomtka.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (803) 220-4408
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 8:45–10:30 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I cannot recommend this place enough especially as a woman!”
“It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class.”
“This academy is squeaky clean and is outfitted with all the Thai essentials including a sparring ring and great gear.”
“If you want to compete he’ll provide support and advice on requirements to excel at your highest potential.”
“Palmetto Muay Thai & kickboxing yields many opportunities to soak up the knowledge of Kru Kato and coach Grant through their various levels of classes.”
“It initially began with boxing, but she herself chose to pursue Muay Thai.”
“This type of environment was entirely new to her, given that her previous experience had mostly been one-on-one training in a less populated setting.”
Other martial arts here
“Palmetto Muay Thai & kickboxing yields many opportunities to soak up the knowledge of Kru Kato and coach Grant through their various levels of classes.”
“It initially began with boxing, but she herself chose to pursue Muay Thai.”
“This a great place to bring the kids, and adults to learn self defense and kickboxing.”
What members say
“Very friendly environment with technical and knowledgeable instructors.”
“It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class.”
“Not to mention a great workout!”
“Not to mention a great workout!”
“This academy is squeaky clean and is outfitted with all the Thai essentials including a sparring ring and great gear.”
“I cannot recommend this place enough especially as a woman!”
From the reviews
Excellent Muay Thai and Kickboxing academy, brand new facility, Coach Kato and Coach Gant are the top striking coaches for any level of any student, they take time to teach the techniques and make corrections, you receive a feedback about your training, they have such a great experience and you can learn a lot from…
I cannot recommend this place enough especially as a woman! It can be so intimidating getting into a gym space and trying something for the first time but I felt so welcome during my very first women's only class. The instructors are very experienced and helpful in learning. Not to mention a great workout!
Coach Kato is a superb instructor who is kind, patient, detail oriented, and meets you where you are. He is the real deal. The environment is welcoming and the instruction is top notch. An excellent school!
Great gym for both beginners and advanced students. High level Muay Thai instructors who are always willing to help improve everyone’s technique. Best Muay Thai gym in the area! Highly recommend.
New to kickboxing? Start at Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy 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 Palmetto Muay Thai & Kickboxing Academy
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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