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LAGUNA MUAY THAI
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Port Isabel, 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.
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 9–12) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lagunamuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (956) 346-5314
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kru is a very skilled and knowledgeable coach with the patience to teach beginners and the experience to breed a champion.”
“Kru Claudiu creates a supportive environment where kids can grow both physically and mentally.”
“The private training has been invaluable as I get that one-on-one attention to perfect my form, and Kru tailors the sessions perfectly to my progress.”
“He breaks down every technique, from your basic punches and kicks to advanced clinch work.”
“His expertise became evident as he meticulously demonstrated proper form for elbows, knees, jabs, and crosses, emphasizing optimal footwork.”
“It is very beginner friendly, and becomes a healthy addicting habit for people who want to get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“I come from a boxing background and wanted to add more tools to my striking.”
What members say
“They have an amazing instructor and very inclusive members that will make you feel right at home in your Muay Thai journey.”
“Kru is a very skilled and knowledgeable coach with the patience to teach beginners and the experience to breed a champion.”
“Beyond the technical side, the workouts are always challenging, the atmosphere is super supportive, and I'm seeing the transformation I came for.”
“During our initial sessions, he prioritized discussing my goals and conducted a thorough evaluation of my technique, focusing on various strikes.”
“What is important for me is that Kru Claudiu is participating in competitions, it's a good chance to learn from a person with real experience.”
“The coach is very welcoming, he's truly passionate about the sport and helping his students learn traditional Muay Thai.”
From the reviews
I've always been interested in martial arts, but wanted something that delivered serious fitness results alongside the skills & this program is the perfect blend! Kru Claudiu's Muay Thai expertise is top notch. He breaks down every technique, from your basic punches and kicks to advanced clinch work.
Kru Claudio is an exceptional coach, proficient in teaching Muay Thai. During our initial sessions, he prioritized discussing my goals and conducted a thorough evaluation of my technique, focusing on various strikes.
The Coach is very amazing and really nice and understanding. The first day I tried it out and I absolutely loved it and signed up. The classes teaches a lot and I already know how to kick and do 4 combos after two days. Practicing with a partner and on the punching bags was very fun and helpful to relive stress.
Awesome coach who will guide your guide you and teach you traditional Muay Thai. I was looking for an experienced coach and I found it! What is important for me is that Kru Claudiu is participating in competitions, it's a good chance to learn from a person with real experience.
New to muay thai? Start at LAGUNA MUAY THAI
LAGUNA 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.
Your first muay thai class at LAGUNA 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.
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