Muay Thai

Muay Thai at Areas MMA

At Areas MMA Hillcrest, our Muay Thai program is a core part of your striking foundation—whether you're training for fitness, self-defense, or MMA. Known as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” Muay Thai uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knees to develop powerful, efficient striking and strong clinch work.

Muay Thai and MMA

If you're planning to participate in Friday sparring sessions or start training in MMA, regular attendance in our Muay Thai classes is essential. Sparring and MMA both require a solid understanding of striking techniques, defense, movement, and timing—all of which are taught in our Muay Thai classes.

We do not cover Muay Thai fundamentals in MMA classes, so it's important to build those skills in our dedicated sessions first. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your technique, our coaches will guide you every step of the way.

Start Your Journey Today

Whether you're brand new or have some experience, our Muay Thai classes are beginner-friendly and coach-supported.


👉 Book your first class today and take the first step toward becoming a well-rounded martial artist.

Your First Adult Trial Class

We’re excited to welcome you to your first class at Ares MMA! Here’s everything you need to feel prepared and comfortable:

✅ What to Bring:

  • Water bottle – hydration is key

  • Slip-on shoes or slides – Please ALWAYS wear shoes to class and when off the mats. No shoes on the mats.

  • Nails cut – to insure to cuts or scratches.

  • T-shirt and athletic shorts or leggings – no zippers, pockets or buttons

  • Optional: Mouthguard (recommended but not required for your first class)

  • Showers: Please come pre-showered and clean - or come early so you can use our in gym shower before class.

For All Levels – No Experience Needed

At Areas MMA Hillcrest, our Muay Thai program is designed to support all experience levels—from total beginners to competitive fighters. While we don’t offer a separate “Muay Thai Fundamentals” class, our regular sessions are beginner-friendly, and our coaches are skilled at tailoring instruction to your level.

Whether you’re brand new or already experienced, you’ll be guided through proper technique, footwork, striking drills, and controlled partner work. Fighters will get pushed to perform, and beginners will receive focused support to build confidence and skill safely.

Since all students train together in our structured Muay Thai classes, we offer a single membership that includes unlimited access:

Ultimate Membership — $49/week

Billed fortnightly | No lock-in contracts

Train as often as you like in all Muay Thai and Kickboxing classes for $49 per week, billed every two weeks.

Includes unlimited access to:

  • Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced classes

  • Muay Thai / Kickboxing

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)

  • MMA classes (if experienced)

Perfect for students who want to train multiple times a week, try different disciplines, or level up across the board.

✔️ No lock-in contract
✔️ Pause anytime with 1 week notice.
✔️ Includes Muay Thai and all grappling styles
✔️ Ideal for building long-term skill and fitness