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Empire Boxing
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tomball, 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.
Friendly facility teaching boxing and Muay Thai to everyone from beginners to pros.
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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule empireboxingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 281-939-6565
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend for fighters of all levels or anyone trying to get in shape, your goals will be met and some.”
“He's very professional and his establishment is very clean and family friendly, so men, women and children are all welcome to come mix it up!”
“In fact, we worked a lot with 1 on 1 boxing sessions and he built my striking foundation.”
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn proper boxing fundamentals, or take your skills to the next level, I can’t recommend Empire Boxing Gym enough.”
“Highly recommend for fighters of all levels or anyone trying to get in shape, your goals will be met and some.”
“Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn proper boxing fundamentals, or take your skills to the next level, I can’t recommend Empire Boxing Gym enough.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're looking to get skilled in the arts or Boxing or kickboxing, come check out coach Rudy "Gunny" Gonzalez.”
“This is the boxing place you want to be apart of if you want a no bs experience where you learn valuable skills and push yourself during every workout.”
What members say
“Coach Rudy gives great feedback and pushes you.”
“Highly recommend for fighters of all levels or anyone trying to get in shape, your goals will be met and some.”
“What really sets Empire apart, though, is the atmosphere — it’s a super encouraging, supportive environment with a strong sense of community.”
“If you are looking to really improve your fighting IQ , footwork , upper body movements, fundamentals ,your overall physical and mental health .”
“Amazing work in there, coach is awesome and will always be helpful and a great place to get a sweat or even to fight in the future.”
“My daughter loves Empire and we are proud to represent Rudy and the amazing Empire family of boxers.”
From the reviews
If you're looking to get skilled in the arts or Boxing or kickboxing, come check out coach Rudy "Gunny" Gonzalez. He's an amazing coach with affordable prices! He's very professional and his establishment is very clean and family friendly, so men, women and children are all welcome to come mix it up! 🙏🏾
I've been training with coach Rudy for over 10+ years. In fact, we worked a lot with 1 on 1 boxing sessions and he built my striking foundation. Empire Boxing is a nice gym with many bags and quality instruction.
My daughter and I joined Empire about 3 months ago and we love it. I’m glad I signed up with her, which wasn’t the original plan. Every class is a little different and challenges you. I burn 600+ calories most classes! Coach Rudy gives great feedback and pushes you.
Awesome place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As someone new to Muay Thai, I really appreciated my private session with Gaby. She made me feel at ease and took the time to explain every movement clearly.
New to muay thai? Start at Empire Boxing
Empire 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.
Your first muay thai class at Empire 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.
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