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About Our School
Heritage Muay Thai is a premier martial arts academy located in Houston, Texas, offering world class training in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA for all ages and experience levels. Founded by former professional fighter and USA Muaythai President Michael Chase Corley, Heritage is built on a foundation of tradition, discipline, and excellence.
Our youth martial arts program focuses on more than just physical skills. Through our Black Belt Excellence curriculum, young students learn the values of respect, perseverance, and confidence both on and off the mat. We believe in developing character first, creating a positive environment where kids grow into strong, focused, and respectful individuals.
For adults, we offer elite level instruction in Muay Thai, fitness kickboxing, and MMA, led by a coaching staff that includes former world class fighters and UFC veterans. Whether your goal is fitness, self defense, or high level competition, our programs provide the structure, support, and expertise to help you succeed.
At Heritage, we are proud to be a home for everyone from beginners taking their first class to national champions representing Team USA. Our community is built on hard work, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of greatness.
Founder & Head Coach
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Michael Corley
Michael Chase Corley is one of the most respected names in American Muay Thai. A former professional fighter with over 30 bouts across the U.S., Europe, and Thailand, Corley has fought some of the sport’s top talent, including 11 world champions, and competed at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
He holds an unbeaten professional boxing record and was awarded a black belt in Kankiryu Karate in Japan, further highlighting his diverse and disciplined martial arts background.
Corley is also the President of USA Muaythai, the U.S. national federation recognized by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Under his leadership, Team USA has achieved historic success at the IFMA World Championships and The World Games.
With decades of experience coaching world champions and UFC athletes, Corley brings a deep knowledge of traditional Muay Thai, elite fight preparation, and athlete development. At Heritage Muay Thai, he has built a culture rooted in excellence, discipline, and community, focused on developing both high-level competitors and everyday students.
Why Choose Heritage Muay Thai?
World Class Instructors
The instructors at Heritage Muay Thai are world-class athletes and coaches who have competed and coached at the highest level of the sport including the UFC, the legendary stadiums of Thailand, and major events around the world. Each is highly experienced, professionally trained, and hand selected for their ability to mentor, motivate, and bring out the best in every student. Whether your goal is fitness, self defense, or competing on the biggest stages, our team will train you with the same proven methods used by champions. Schedule a time to meet one of our instructors and experience the Heritage Muay Thai difference.
Tailored Programs
Training for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors. At Heritage Muay Thai, our programs are structured to match your current experience level while challenging you to continually improve, whether your goal is building fitness, learning self defense, or preparing to compete at the highest level.
