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Mixed Martial Arts · Gibsonville, NC

MMA Training at The Sweat Lab

Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:15pm, in Gibsonville. Serving Burlington, Elon and Alamance County.

You do not need to be fit. You do not need to know a single thing about fighting. You need the willingness to be new at something.

Beginners in every class · Coached by real competitors

2Nights a week, Monday and Wednesday
7:15Start time, both nights
60Minutes
$0Your first class

What Mixed Martial Arts Actually Is

It comes down to three ranges.

1

Standing

Boxing , Muay Thai, Karate striking adapted for MMA. 

2

Clinch and takedowns

Getting the fight where you want it and keeping it there. Level changes, takedown entries, defending the shot, and the wall work.

3

Ground

Positional ground work built for MMA. Escapes, getting back to your feet, and controlling from the top. We are a striking-first program with wrestling. We do not run a separate gi jiu-jitsu curriculum.

You do not have to fight to train like a fighter.

This is the thing that stops most people from ever walking in.

You will not be thrown into a fight. Not on day one, not in month three, not ever unless you specifically ask for it. Live sparring is a separate, optional, coach-approved session. Plenty of our members train for years, get in the best shape of their lives, learn genuinely useful self-defense, and never spar a single round.

Class is technique, drilling, pads, bags and controlled positional work, which means solving one specific problem with a cooperative partner at an intensity you both set. That is not fighting. That is learning.

Mondays and Wednesdays. 7:15 PM.

Come to one. Come to both. There is no wrong night to start.

MONDAY

7:15 – 8:15 PM

Adult MMA, all levels. Beginners welcome.

WEDNESDAY

7:15 – 8:15 PM

Adult MMA, all levels. Cage night.

Beginners are welcome in every single class.

Live class schedule

Schedule

08/31/2026 - 09/06/2026
31 Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun
31 Mon Closed
1 Tue Closed
2 Wed Closed
3 Thu Closed
4 Fri Closed
5 Sat Closed
6 Sun Closed
12:00am
1:00am
2:00am
3:00am
4:00am
5:00am
6:00am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm

Kids Boxing

5 - 5:30pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Kids Boxing

DDuckman
Kids Boxing
Monday, August 31 · 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Kids MMA

5:30 - 6:15pm
5:30pm - 6:15pm

Kids MMA

DDuckman
Kids MMA
Monday, August 31 · 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Boxing (Beginner Basics)

7 - 7:45pm
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Boxing (Beginner Basics)

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing (Beginner Basics)
Monday, August 31 · 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

Beginners Boxing Class with Coach Anthony

Kickstart your boxing journey every Monday at The Sweat Lab MMA & Fitness! Our Beginners Boxing Class, led by the experienced and motivating Coach Anthony, is perfect for absolute newcomers—no prior experience required.

Learn proper stance, footwork, basic punches (jab, cross, hook, uppercut), defensive techniques, and combo drills in a fun, supportive group setting. Each session builds confidence, improves cardio, torches calories, and teaches real boxing skills while emphasizing safety and technique.

All equipment provided—just bring your energy and a water bottle. Open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Come sweat, learn, and get hooked on the sweet science!

Sweat Harder, Train Smarter—sign up for Mondays with Coach Anthony today

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Boxing

7:15 - 8:45pm
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Boxing

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing
Monday, August 31 · 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

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MMA

7:15 - 8:15pm
7:15pm - 8:15pm

MMA

DDuckman
MMA
Monday, August 31 · 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Kids Muay Thai

5:30 - 6:30pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Kids Muay Thai

DDuckman
Kids Muay Thai
Tuesday, September 01 · 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Cardio Kickboxing

5:45 - 6:30pm
5:45pm - 6:30pm

Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio Kickboxing
Tuesday, September 01 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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Open Roll (no gi)

5:45 - 6:30pm
5:45pm - 6:30pm

Open Roll (no gi)

Open Roll (no gi)
Tuesday, September 01 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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Muay Thai

7 - 8pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Muay Thai

GMGavin Mintz
Muay Thai
Tuesday, September 01 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Gavin Mintz

Adult Muay Thai
Train like a fighter, whether you're stepping into the ring or just looking to get in shape. Our Adult Muay Thai class teaches authentic striking techniques using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees—the full-body power behind “The Art of Eight Limbs.” You'll build strength, cardio endurance, timing, and self-defense skills in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Open to all levels. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned striker, come ready to learn, sweat, and grow.

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Boxing

7:15 - 8:45pm
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Boxing

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing
Tuesday, September 01 · 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

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Muay Thai (Advanced)

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Muay Thai (Advanced)

GMGavin Mintz
Muay Thai (Advanced)
Tuesday, September 01 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Gavin Mintz

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Kids Boxing

5 - 5:30pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Kids Boxing

DDuckman
Kids Boxing
Wednesday, September 02 · 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Kids MMA

5:30 - 6:15pm
5:30pm - 6:15pm

Kids MMA

DDuckman
Kids MMA
Wednesday, September 02 · 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Boxing

7:15 - 8:45pm
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Boxing

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing
Wednesday, September 02 · 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

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MMA

7:15 - 8:15pm
7:15pm - 8:15pm

MMA

DDuckman
MMA
Wednesday, September 02 · 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Kids Muay Thai

5:30 - 6:30pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Kids Muay Thai

DDuckman
Kids Muay Thai
Thursday, September 03 · 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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Cardio Kickboxing

5:45 - 6:30pm
5:45pm - 6:30pm

Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio Kickboxing
Thursday, September 03 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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Open Roll (no gi)

5:45 - 6:30pm
5:45pm - 6:30pm

Open Roll (no gi)

Open Roll (no gi)
Thursday, September 03 · 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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Muay Thai

7 - 8pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Muay Thai

GMGavin Mintz
Muay Thai
Thursday, September 03 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructors:
Gavin Mintz

Adult Muay Thai
Train like a fighter, whether you're stepping into the ring or just looking to get in shape. Our Adult Muay Thai class teaches authentic striking techniques using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees—the full-body power behind “The Art of Eight Limbs.” You'll build strength, cardio endurance, timing, and self-defense skills in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Open to all levels. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned striker, come ready to learn, sweat, and grow.

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Boxing

7:15 - 8:45pm
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Boxing

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing
Thursday, September 03 · 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

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Muay Thai (Advanced)

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Muay Thai (Advanced)

GMGavin Mintz
Muay Thai (Advanced)
Thursday, September 03 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Gavin Mintz

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Boxing

7:15 - 8:45pm
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Boxing

AHAnthony Holt
Boxing
Friday, September 04 · 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt

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MMA Sparring

7:30 - 8:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm

MMA Sparring

DDuckman
MMA Sparring
Friday, September 04 · 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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USA Boxing Sparring

7:30 - 8:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm

USA Boxing Sparring

AHAnthony Holt DDuckman Anthony, Duckman
USA Boxing Sparring
Friday, September 04 · 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Instructors:
Anthony Holt Duckman

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Open Mat

12 - 2pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Open Mat

DDuckman
Open Mat
Saturday, September 05 · 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Instructors:
Duckman

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What Actually Happens On Your First Night

Start to finish, so nothing is a surprise

1

You get met at the door

Show up about 15 minutes early. Someone will be expecting you by name. You get a quick tour, mats, cage, bathrooms, where to put your shoes, and you get introduced to a couple of people so you are not standing alone against a wall. Coach will ask about injuries or limitations before you step on the mat.

You will not be the only new person in the room.

2

You wear what you already own

Athletic clothes with no zippers and no pockets. Shorts or athletic pants and a t-shirt. A water bottle. That is the entire list.

No uniform to buy, nothing to order, nothing to figure out before you get here. If you decide to stick around, we will tell you exactly what gear to buy before you waste money on the wrong thing off the internet.

3

You learn the thing, then you drill the thing

After a warm-up scaled to whoever is actually in the room, coach breaks down one or two techniques slowly, then you rep them with a partner.

Your partner will be someone who knows what they are doing and remembers exactly how their first night felt. They are not trying to beat you. They are trying to help you get the shape of the movement right. If you need to slow down, you say so, and it slows down. That is the whole system.

4

Full-body burn, then handshakes

The last stretch is conditioning, bag rounds, core, some fight-intensity work, then a cool down. Then you shake hands with every person in the room. Every class, no exceptions. That is how we end.

You will be tired. You will have learned something you did not know at 7 PM. And you will know by 8:15 whether this is your thing.

The zero-ego rule

We say leave your ego at the door and we actually enforce it. Nobody cracks on the new person here, nobody proves a point on a beginner, and nobody gets hurt so someone else can feel good about themselves.

This gym is built around people with jobs on Monday morning and families at home. Coaches supervise every session, every live round is geared and watched, and you always control your own intensity. You will get pushed here. You will not get embarrassed here. There is a difference, and it is the entire culture of this place.

The Questions Everybody Asks

Before their first class.

Do I need experience, or to be in shape before I start?

No, and no. The second one is the myth worth killing. Getting in shape is what happens as a result of training. It is not a prerequisite for being allowed in the door. Most of our members walked in with zero martial arts background and cardio they were not proud of. Every movement gets broken down step by step, every drill scales to whoever is in the room, and you set your own pace. Waiting until you are ready is the only reliable way to never start.

Will I have to spar, or risk getting hurt on my first day?

You will not spar on your first day, and you may never spar at all. Live sparring is a separate, optional session, and you only step in when your coach tells you that you are ready. Plenty of members train for years and never do a round.

Regular classes are technique, drilling, pad and bag work, and controlled positional work with a cooperative partner. Nobody is throwing punches at you.

We will not pretend a contact sport carries zero risk. It does not, and any gym that tells you otherwise is selling something. What we control is everything else: protective gear, coach supervision on every live round, partners matched sensibly, and a hard rule that nobody is pressured into anything. This gym is built around people who need to be at work on Monday morning.

What happens in a typical Monday or Wednesday class?

Both nights run 7:15 to 8:15 and follow the same shape: warm-up, technical instruction, partner drilling, then conditioning and a cool down.

What changes is the emphasis. The curriculum rotates across the three ranges above, so across a couple of weeks you cover striking, clinch and takedowns, and ground work rather than getting one of them over and over. Wednesday is when the cage gets used for wall wrestling and takedowns against the fence.

Both nights are open to complete beginners. Coming to both is how you build the full picture, but plenty of people start with one night a week and add the second when it fits.

Where are you, and what should I bring?

We are The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness, Unit 180, Gibsonville, NC, an easy drive from Burlington, Elon and most of Alamance County.

Bring athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, a water bottle, and yourself 15 minutes early. That is the whole list. We handle the rest.

Free Trial Class

Your first class is free. Pick a Monday or a Wednesday.

7:15 PM. Gibsonville. We will be expecting you.

Tell us how to reach you and we will confirm which night you are coming and answer anything you are still wondering about. No sales pitch, no contract, no card.

No contract · No card required · No pressure, ever

The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness · Unit 180, Gibsonville, NC
Adult MMA: Monday and Wednesday, 7:15 to 8:15 PM
Serving Gibsonville, Burlington, Elon and Alamance County.