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Temple Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Asheville, North Carolina
Easygoing, clean martial arts studio for adults and kids, featuring beginner-friendly classes and friendly staff.
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 (ages 7–12) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule templemuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-573-1503
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15–11 am, 6:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15–11 am, 5:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:15–11 am, 6:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:45 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9:45 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“My daughter and I have been practicing here for a couple of months great coaches and group of students.”
“Good coaching, people of all levels; and a fun but still hard working environment you can really tell the coaches care and want to make you better I would definitely recommend.”
“I highly recommend coming here if you are even slightly curious about Muay Thai, because you just might leave having fallen in love with it!”
“I'm also taking early morning boxing classes with John, another fantastic coach who makes you want to work.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend coming here if you are even slightly curious about Muay Thai, because you just might leave having fallen in love with it!”
“I'm also taking early morning boxing classes with John, another fantastic coach who makes you want to work.”
What members say
“I highly recommend Temple Muay Thai for all ages and levels of experience, from pro fighters to beginners young and old.”
“Good coaching, people of all levels; and a fun but still hard working environment you can really tell the coaches care and want to make you better I would definitely recommend.”
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“They motivate you to get better no matter your experience/skill level and you get a great workout while you're learning new tactics/techniques.”
“Jesse is an awesome instructor at Temple, teaching what I'd call no-nonsense, competition style Muay Thai.”
“Both coaches work hard to foster a community that is welcoming and fun, but without losing sight of putting in the hard work required to improve.”
From the reviews
Great team of hardworking people! The coaches are great and make me feel super comfy even tho i’m super new to everything. They bring a positivity and encouragement with each class. Really great class options and times.
My daughter and I have been practicing here for a couple of months great coaches and group of students. Very welcoming and environment and fun. Highly recommended for bonding with your kids and getting a great workout.
Jesse is a great instructor. I'm 49 with some longstanding lower back issues and no previous martial arts experience. I started trying to get back in shape a few months ago. After working out on my own for awhile, I wanted to challenge myself. The classes at Temple Muay Thai have certainly done that.
Jesse is an awesome instructor at Temple, teaching what I'd call no-nonsense, competition style Muay Thai. You don't get lost in the shuffle like I have found at other gyms, and it seems like Jesse is constantly changing the flow of drills to compensate for areas in which he wants students to improve.
New to kickboxing? Start at Temple Muay Thai
Temple 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Temple 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.
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