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Ambush Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Antonio, Texas
Martial arts practitioners of all skill levels train in a supportive gym for adults and kids as young as 5.
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 +1 210-920-5740
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–6:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Excellent place to come train Muay Thai, whether you’re a beginner or looking to compete this gym caters to all skill levels.”
“The instructors are all incredibly knowledgeable,experienced, and patient specially with kids.”
“Training private sessions with Coach Matt M @ Ambush!”
“The classes are challenging but fun, and I always feel like I'm getting a great workout.”
“Whether you're training for an amateur fight, or just wanting to learn a new skill and stay in shape, the coaches at Ambush will work with you and help you achieve your goals.”
“I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking to learn solid Muay Thai fundamentals while in a tight-knit, community oriented environment.”
Other martial arts here
“This is not some corporate cardio boxing gym, these guys are serious about training and can take you as far as you want to go.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable coaches and friendly environment, I would highly recommend to check out Ambush if you’re on the fence of joining a striking sport.”
“Excellent place to come train Muay Thai, whether you’re a beginner or looking to compete this gym caters to all skill levels.”
“Knowledgeable coaches and friendly environment, I would highly recommend to check out Ambush if you’re on the fence of joining a striking sport.”
“I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking to learn solid Muay Thai fundamentals while in a tight-knit, community oriented environment.”
“This is not some corporate cardio boxing gym, these guys are serious about training and can take you as far as you want to go.”
“Whether you're training for an amateur fight, or just wanting to learn a new skill and stay in shape, the coaches at Ambush will work with you and help you achieve your goals.”
From the reviews
Training private sessions with Coach Matt M @ Ambush! Excellence, professionalism, skilled, tough are words that come to mind with a kind warrior spirit! Thank you Coach Matt and Ambush for sharing the Art of 8 limbs! Dr Valentin
***updated review*** I have officially been a member of this gym for 1 year as of may 1st 2023 and I still feel the same way I did as last year when I first posted my review! I have made even more friends that feel like family!
Amazing culture, and talent. There's a place for everyone from the novice to the highly skilled technical fighter. I have trained in a lot of academies and I truly look forward to my next class each week. Something to learn every day. They take it to a new level.
My 5 year old son and i have been training at Ambush for about 5 months now, and we absolutely love it. The instructors are all incredibly knowledgeable,experienced, and patient specially with kids. I like that they actually fight professionally and they're always willing to help you improve your skills.
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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