Beginners Welcome · Gibsonville, NC
Martial Arts & Fitness for Adult Beginners in Gibsonville, NC
Never thrown a punch? Not in shape yet? Good. Our boxing, Muay Thai, MMA and jiu-jitsu classes are built so a first-timer can walk in and keep up.
First class free · No contract · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google
What Members Say
“They are genuinely family-oriented and do an amazing job accommodating every single skill level.”
“Everyone here, is here to get better, nobody judges, nobody thinks anybody better than anybody.”
“As we worked through punch and kick combinations, he constantly explained the logic behind every move.”
You Do Not Need To Be Fit To Start
Most of our members walked in with no experience and no particular fitness level. Classes start with a warm-up, coaches teach every move from the ground up, and you work at your own pace. The fitness comes from showing up.
Sparring is never part of your first class. It is optional, and only when your coach says you are ready.
The Best First Classes for Beginners
Boxing Beginner Basics: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30–7:15 PM. Stance, footwork and the basic punches with Coach Anthony Holt. About boxing →
Muay Thai All Levels: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00–8:00 PM. Punches, kicks, knees and elbows, taught from the start. About Muay Thai →
MMA: Monday and Wednesday, 7:15–8:15 PM. Striking and ground work in a real cage with Coach Mike. About MMA →
Adult Jiu-Jitsu (no gi): Wednesday and Friday, 6:45–7:45 PM. Grappling with no punches or kicks, and no uniform to buy. About jiu-jitsu →
Prefer one-on-one? Personal training with Coach Mike covers fitness, fighting skills and sports performance at your pace.
What Your First Class Looks Like
Show up about 15 minutes early. Someone will meet you at the door, give you a quick tour and introduce you to a coach, who asks about any injuries or limitations before you step on the mat. Wear athletic clothes with no zippers or pockets and bring water. You do not need gloves or wraps for your first night.
After class, there is no sales pitch. If you want to keep training, memberships are month to month with no contract.
What It Costs
Your first class is free, with no card required. After that, All Access is $150/month for unlimited adult classes, a single program (boxing, MMA or Muay Thai) is $125/month, Kids Martial Arts is $125/month and covers all four kids classes, and the Family Plan is $250/month. Each has a one-time $40 signup fee and no contract. Personal training is $80 a session or $700 for 10. See full pricing →
Beginner Questions
I am out of shape. Will I hold the class back?
No. Everyone works at their own level, and coaches scale the drills. Being new is normal here.
Is it safe?
Classes are technique and drilling. Sparring is optional, supervised, and only when your coach clears you.
What should I wear?
Athletic clothes with no zippers or pockets, and water. That is the whole list for your first class. If you keep training, a coach will tell you exactly what gear to buy.
What about kids and teens?
Kids Martial Arts is for ages 6–11; see Kids Martial Arts. For a teen, call or text 336-221-4257 and we will point you to the right class.
Start With a Free Class
Pick any program on our booking page, put in your name, email and phone, and choose your night. You get a confirmation email right away and a reminder the day before, and you sign our standard waiver online so you can walk straight onto the mat. No card, no contract.
The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC 27249 · 336-221-4257