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Blacksmith Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Richmond, Texas
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- 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 blacksmithmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 936-232-0512
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The community here is so welcoming and supportive; whether you're a beginner or professional, everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness.”
“I highly recommend this place Rather for yourself or your children!”
“Coach Ray got you whether you are looking for a great workout or want to compete in a fight.”
“In addition to structured classes, we make the time for sparring and pad work!”
“The environment is extremely welcoming, with people from all training backgrounds, from absolute beginners like me to seasoned fighters.”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete in the ring or simply looking to improve your fitness and self-defense skills, this gym has it all.”
What members say
“I’ve known Ray since our days training together at another gym in Houston, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best coaches and training partners I’ve ever had.”
“The community here is so welcoming and supportive; whether you're a beginner or professional, everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness.”
“The community here is so welcoming and supportive; whether you're a beginner or professional, everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness.”
“Coach Ray and his team have the passion to also make sure you’re always learning, and improving your power and form!”
“They don’t just teach techniques — they build discipline, conditioning, confidence, and mental toughness.”
“The environment is extremely welcoming, with people from all training backgrounds, from absolute beginners like me to seasoned fighters.”
From the reviews
Coach Ray is like an older brother to me and Blacksmith Muay Thai is my second home. You will find nothing but supportive and caring people at this gym. We push each other past our perceived limits and have a great time while doing it! You will not regret joining this gym.
Coach Ray is highly skilled and genuinely caring. He not only focuses on helping you grow as a martial artist but also dedicates time to forming meaningful relationships with his students in order to help them become the best version of themselves.
Yes! Finally, there is a Muay Thai gym near my home. I am excited to continue training with Coach Ray, aka Bad Panda. As a female, I enjoy training with Coach Ray and fellow members. Muay Thai training has helped me with self-discipline, self-defense, and confidence.
Being 47 walking into this gym with no experience about 2 months ago, was definitely something I was nervous about. I was completely wrong and Coach Ray and everyone here was welcoming from the first day! Everyone was very patient every step of the way, and I can say now that this gym is a family.
New to muay thai? Start at Blacksmith Muay Thai
Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith 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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