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Hard Times Muay Thai

4.7 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Reno, Nevada

Muay Thai gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule hardtimesmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 775-800-6661

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–9 pm
Friday 8:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–12 pm

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 Times Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“Whats even better is that they can train any level of fighter.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“He is a great coach, and is able to work with people at all levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.”

🇹🇭 authentic Thai roots 2 mentions

“These guys have trained with the professionals in Thailand, fought in Thailand and brought that knowledge to Reno.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable.”

From the reviews

If you want to train with the best this is where you need to be. These guys have trained with the professionals in Thailand, fought in Thailand and brought that knowledge to Reno. Whats even better is that they can train any level of fighter. I feel at home when I am there. I feel safe when I am there.

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2018

I love RCK because they make it a point to make sure you're comfortable (I'm super awkward), always offer help/guidance, and the personal training time is super affordable. Brennan is the kind of coach that you go to looking to change your game up but what you don't realize is that he'll end up changing your life.

★★★★★ — Terina, Aug 2020

I cannot recommend this place enough. Just be careful, if you come for a free class you will definitely sign up for a membership. The kind of place you wanna keep coming back to and an awesome owner who is very friendly to total beginners and professionals alike.

★★★★★ — Samuel, Jul 2020

My son attends training here, I love how they treat him like family. They train hard and maintain a positive and uplifting environment. They have many available classes at flexible times. Great group!

★★★★★ — Cold, May 2017

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New to muay thai? Start at Hard Times Muay Thai

Hard Times Muay Thai 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 Hard Times 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 Hard Times Muay Thai

75 E Patriot Blvd #8, Reno, NV89511

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