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DC Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Gardnerville, Nevada

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes

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 (ages 6–12) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule dcmuaythai.co — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (775) 552-5082

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at DC Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 6 mentions

“Very welcoming to beginners and those with some fighting experience as well, Javier is a great coach and shows you the tricks of the trade as you would learn in Bangkok.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Coach Travis is fantastic with kids—his patience and enthusiasm create such a positive environment.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 5 mentions

“DC Muay Thai is the place to be if you’re looking to learn Muay Thai, defend yourself, or just want a great workout (and dang, is it a great workout!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You get a great workout and learn self defense at the same time!”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at DC Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Very welcoming to beginners and those with some fighting experience as well, Javier is a great coach and shows you the tricks of the trade as you would learn in Bangkok.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Very welcoming to beginners and those with some fighting experience as well, Javier is a great coach and shows you the tricks of the trade as you would learn in Bangkok.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 14 mentions

“Very welcoming to beginners and those with some fighting experience as well, Javier is a great coach and shows you the tricks of the trade as you would learn in Bangkok.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for more than just a gym—if you want a place that transforms your body, sharpens your mind, and connects you with incredible people—Douglas County Muay Thai is it”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 9 mentions

“DC Muay Thai is the place to be if you’re looking to learn Muay Thai, defend yourself, or just want a great workout (and dang, is it a great workout!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Signed my kiddo up for confidence and discipline.”

From the reviews

Great class to learn basic techniques and progress to advanced fighting skills in Muay Thai right here in Gardnerville! Coaches are very motivating and provide great feedback on how to improve your skills while making it a very fun team program.

★★★★★ — Logan, Jan 2024

This class is so fun and amazing! I’m a beginner and have learned so much from Javi, Travis and the other coaches. It’s great energy, great vibes and great total body workout!

★★★★★ — Mia, Jan 2024

Dc Muah Thai is the place to be. If you yourself want to train, if your kids want to train, this is where you want to be. Everyone is extremely friendly and hard working. Smiles and laughing every class which makes for an unforgettable experience. Very grateful to be a part of Javi and his team.

★★★★★ — Travis, Jan 2024

This place is amazing. Super family friendly. Amazing instructors and attention to detail. All shapes and sizes and ages, also all levels from day 1 beginner to advance are there. Amazing workout . It's a family atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Local or just visiting.

★★★★★ — Tommy, Jan 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at DC Muay Thai

DC 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at DC 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find DC Muay Thai

1426 Industrial Way, Gardnerville, NV89410

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