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Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Las Vegas, Nevada

Muay Thai gym Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 hardknocksmuaythaijudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (702) 419-1623

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8:30 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 Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 16 mentions

“The coach is great with kids and always keeps it fun for them with a good balance of humor and motivation.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“Trained with Renzo as a teenager, now my 6 yr old is training here.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“Whether you are looking to get in shape or learn self-defense, look no further.”

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🥊 Sparring 3 mentions

“They have a ring, which is important if you want to spar realistically and learn the craft.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Despite having many competitive fighters, Coach Renzo’s classes are great for building solid fundamentals.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you are looking to get in shape or learn self-defense, look no further.”

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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 Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“New to Judo, but have had some experience training wrestling, BJJ, and boxing.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“New to Judo, but have had some experience training wrestling, BJJ, and boxing.”

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🤼 Judo 12 mentions

“New to Judo, but have had some experience training wrestling, BJJ, and boxing.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“New to Judo, but have had some experience training wrestling, BJJ, and boxing.”

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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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Despite having many competitive fighters, Coach Renzo’s classes are great for building solid fundamentals.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“Despite having many competitive fighters, Coach Renzo’s classes are great for building solid fundamentals.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“The conditioning class is my favorite at the moment.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The coach is great with kids and always keeps it fun for them with a good balance of humor and motivation.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 9 mentions

“Despite having many competitive fighters, Coach Renzo’s classes are great for building solid fundamentals.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 3 mentions

“This is traditional Kodokan rules so the class starts and ends with the traditional kneeling, greeting, and bowing; ground work is emphasized, leg grabs are allowed; etc.”

From the reviews

This an excellent school to learn Muay Thai and Judo. The instructors are very knowledgeable and care for the development of their students. It does live up to the name of hard knocks, so don't expect softness here. They will make your kid tough. Great school I highly recommend it.

★★★★★ — Ars, Mar 2019

Renzo is an awesome trainer! If you do something the wrong way he will stop you and show you the correct technique. Unlike other gyms.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Jul 2017

I have been training at Hard Knocks for about a month now and I'm loving it. The conditioning class is my favorite at the moment. I really love the fact that it's not limited to just punching and kicking heavy bags around but also includes kettlebells and battle ropes with other equipment designed to get you…

★★★★★ — Charlyne, Sep 2013

d Knocks is an excellent muay thai school. My son Diesel fought 3 of their kids in a match and they gave such a good fight, we had to check them out. Coach Renzo is awesome and gave us some great tips. They have a ring, which is important if you want to spar realistically and learn the craft.

★★★★★ — Elric, Apr 2019

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Your first muay thai class at Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo

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 Hard Knocks Muay Thai & Judo

9660 W Tropicana Ave #300, Las Vegas, NV89147

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