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8ight Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Harlingen, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule the8ightlimbsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (956) 454-6015
Hours
| Monday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8–11 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've studied various martial arts since 2003, but being here makes me feel like a beginner again—in the best way.”
“My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was.”
“The coaches are great and teach the kids proper form and technique.”
“You will leave here better than you came regardless of whether your goal is self defense, self enrichment, or excelling as a professional competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“My child has been training here with no prior experience in jiu-jitsu, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join this gym.”
What members say
“The coaches are great and teach the kids proper form and technique.”
“My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.”
“It's very welcoming to newcomers and in every moment there's always someone doing something, never a wasted moment, and never a dull one either.”
“I feel like it’s truthfully a class and learning the art form of Muay Thai to the fullest extent, on top of getting a good workout.”
“Been a member now for over a month and I’ve seen my daughter grow so much. She loves the place and the coaches.”
“Very professional and with very reasonable prices.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was. My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.
8Limbs has such a welcoming environment for all levels of training. On top of being pushed to your limits, our coaches constantly push us to exceed our best effort during each training session.
I brought over my daughter from a place across town. I won’t name names but the other place became about the money and would graduate to the next belt without much thought. It doesn’t make sense for my daughter to be a “high belt” but can’t defend herself.
My child has been training here with no prior experience in jiu-jitsu, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join this gym. The instructors are incredibly patient, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping the kids learn. They don’t just teach techniques they teach confidence, discipline, and respect.
New to muay thai? Start at 8ight Limbs Academy
8ight Limbs Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at 8ight Limbs Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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