HomeIdahoMountain Home › El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Mountain Home, Idaho

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule el-rey-muay-thai.square.site — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 208-807-1637

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, Coach Erick tailors his approach to ensure everyone is progressing.”

All gyms that run beginner muay thai →

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 5 mentions

“My son turned 11 and included the Muay Thai competition held at Vital Brothers in mountain home into his activities.”

All gyms that run kids muay thai →

🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Coach Eric not only equips you with the skills and techniques needed to become a fighter but also instills discipline, honesty, and personal growth.”

All gyms that run fight team →

🛡️ Self-Defense

“El Rey Muay Thai is a fantastic place to build confidence, self defence, athleticism, and/or build your Muay Thai skills to another level.”

All gyms that run self-defense →

Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing — 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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 9 mentions

“The gym is clean, the coach is super knowledgeable and great at what he does.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“His classes are both challenging and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 10 mentions

“His classes are both challenging and welcoming, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels supported.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Coach Eric not only equips you with the skills and techniques needed to become a fighter but also instills discipline, honesty, and personal growth.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Everyone in the class is super friendly and it is an amazing workout.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 6 mentions

“Coach Eric not only equips you with the skills and techniques needed to become a fighter but also instills discipline, honesty, and personal growth.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at El Rey Muay Thai since they started offering classes in Mountain Home and I have to say it’s been nothing short of phenomenal! Erick is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Muay Thai, and he takes the time to ensure that everyone, regardless of skill level, is improving and feels…

★★★★★ — Daniel, Oct 2025

Erick is an amazing coach. The atmosphere here is welcoming and encouraging. Coach Erick spends the time you need helping you correct and sharpen your skills. He pushes you to do your best and you leave there feeling accomplished and wanting more.

★★★★★ — Somer, Jul 2025

Nice & clean place to train Muay Thai. Very well structured class applicable to everybody from beginner to advanced.

★★★★★ — Murali, Apr 2025

I’ve been attending Muay Thai classes with Coach Erick for some time now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Coach Erick is an exceptional coach who really knows how to push each individual to their limits, regardless of skill level.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 reviews →

New to muay thai? Start at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

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 El Rey Muay Thai and Boxing

1250 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID83647

Get directions

More muay thai gyms near Mountain Home

VITAL BROTHERS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY

5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

1250 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID

🥊 Free trial class — check their site

Muay Thai gym Free trial Kids & teens Fight team expert, authentic coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly gym

under a mile away

All muay thai gyms in Mountain Home, ID →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.