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RDA ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, Texas
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
- 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 rdaacademyatx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-554-3239
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“RDA Academy has an impressive brand-new facility that is clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn practical skills, get in great shape, and train alongside great people, I can’t recommend RDA Academy enough!”
“I also wouldn’t consider myself a fighter- just someone looking for a great workout and community.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn practical skills, get in great shape, and train alongside great people, I can’t recommend RDA Academy enough!”
Other martial arts here
“I’m brand new to Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA.”
“Rafael dos Anjos chose Austin to open his academy and share the knowledge built throughout a successful MMA career.”
What members say
“Amazing coaches who are extremely friendly and knowledgeable!”
“From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that cleanliness and organization are a top priority, making it a comfortable and welcoming place to train.”
“From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that cleanliness and organization are a top priority, making it a comfortable and welcoming place to train.”
“The workouts are very hard, haha, and the techniques are very challenging but the coaches know just when to push and when to let up.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn practical skills, get in great shape, and train alongside great people, I can’t recommend RDA Academy enough!”
“I also wouldn’t consider myself a fighter- just someone looking for a great workout and community.”
From the reviews
RDA Academy has an impressive brand-new facility that is clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that cleanliness and organization are a top priority, making it a comfortable and welcoming place to train.
Can’t say enough positive things about this place! I’m brand new to Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA. I was pretty intimidated at first because I’m getting a little older and I don’t move as well anymore. I also wouldn’t consider myself a fighter- just someone looking for a great workout and community.
From the moment I walked in at RDA MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY Austin, Texas, I felt welcomed. The academy is modern, clean, and well maintained. The BJJ and Muay Thai instructors are top-notch and do an excellent job teaching technique while keeping classes engaging for kids (amazing bully prevention and self awareness…
I’ve had an outstanding experience at RDA Academy. The coaching is top-notch, with instructors who are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve—whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience.
New to muay thai? Start at RDA ACADEMY
RDA ACADEMY 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 RDA ACADEMY
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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