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Monarch Muay Thai

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Antonio, Texas

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule monarchacademysa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (210) 917-6703

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 7–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
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 Monarch 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

“I am a beginner and he is very patient, informative and very knowledgeable in what he does.”

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Teen Muay Thai

“Hes great with my 14 teen yr old.”

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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 Monarch Muay Thai — 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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Great trainer who takes care of his students.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I am a beginner and he is very patient, informative and very knowledgeable in what he does.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“If you battle with confidence or fitness this is the place to maximize growth in both!”

From the reviews

This man changed my life. Not only physically but mentally. Taught me how to push myself past my self doubts. Taught me discipline. And years later I still use the lessons he taught me when he was here in Jersey. Coach soto is THE BEST. Hands down

★★★★★ — Miguel, Mar 2021

White Tiger Muay Thai is awesome 🔥 Coach Angel knows his stuff!! If you battle with confidence or fitness this is the place to maximize growth in both! If you’re still not too sure stop by and check it out. You would give yourself praise for doing so!🤞🏾

★★★★★ — For, Apr 2025

Angel is an awesome trainer! I am a beginner and he is very patient, informative and very knowledgeable in what he does. I am learning great skills as well as getting fit! I would definitely recommend anyone to come here!

★★★★★ — Ashley, Mar 2021

Great trainer who takes care of his students. Awesome training that will exhaust and teach you great technic in Muay Thai.

★★★★★ — Ric, Mar 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at Monarch Muay Thai

Monarch 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 Monarch 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 Monarch Muay Thai

10242 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, TX78254

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