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Ambush Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 254 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, Texas
Welcoming Muay Thai gym for kids and adults.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ambushmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 380-1709
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“As complete beginners, we didn’t know what to expect , but we immediately felt welcomed into their family-like atmosphere from the first class.”
“I wish I had a gym like this to go to when I was a teenager, but now, in my forties, I enjoy coming here just as much.”
“Technique, friends, fighting aspirations, safe sparring, cardio increase, strength & power, accountability, or just hitting pads hard… it’s all at Ambush.”
“The coaches were knowledgeable and welcoming, and I practiced and learned various techniques in clinching, kicking, striking, and more.”
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What members say
“Elton and his team are not only excellent teachers and coaches, but have done a great job in fostering a friendly, fun and inviting atmosphere in the gym.”
“As complete beginners, we didn’t know what to expect , but we immediately felt welcomed into their family-like atmosphere from the first class.”
“Elton and his team are not only excellent teachers and coaches, but have done a great job in fostering a friendly, fun and inviting atmosphere in the gym.”
“Technique, friends, fighting aspirations, safe sparring, cardio increase, strength & power, accountability, or just hitting pads hard… it’s all at Ambush.”
“Technique, friends, fighting aspirations, safe sparring, cardio increase, strength & power, accountability, or just hitting pads hard… it’s all at Ambush.”
From the reviews
This gym is amazing. I’ve been coming here three times a week for about three months, and I can’t say enough good things about Ambush Muay Thai. The coaches are great — very knowledgeable and encouraging — and they help everyone improve at their own pace.
Hands down the best Muay Thai gym in the area. I did have some striking experience before joining Ambush, and the moment I walked in, I felt like I had so much to learn. Beginner classes are great, drills are fantastic, and sparring sessions are always kick (my) ass.
Went to ambush Muy Thai for an intro class by recommendation. I have never trained in Muy Thai, just takewando when I was younger with no other reference. Whoever is reading this: If you have that itch to try something different or just get back into Muy Thai, Ambush is the place to do it.
I came to Austin for work and stopped by the gym for some training in my spare time. They are a great academy! I had a blast at their community sparring. Their students are so nice and welcoming. They really made me feel like part of their community, even though I was just a visitor.
New to muay thai? Start at Ambush Muay Thai
Ambush Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Ambush Muay Thai
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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