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Rise Combat Sports - Tucson

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tucson, Arizona

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

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 — 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 risecombataz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (520) 738-6026

Hours

Monday 8–10 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–1 PM, 3:30–9 PM
Wednesday 8–10 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–1 PM, 3:30–9 PM
Friday 8–10 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 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 Rise Combat Sports - Tucson, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Our son loves coming here and Coach Tyler does an amazing job with the PeeWee kids.”

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🏆 Fight Team

“This gym has the nicest people and the most experienced fighters, great at explaining how to box (muay Thai, jui jitsu, mma etc.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This place improved many kids with self defense”

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🌱 Beginner Muay Thai

“RISE Combat in Tucson offers a clean, well-equipped facility with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.”

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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 Rise Combat Sports - Tucson — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“I began training here after my gym shut our bjj program down due to the pandemic.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Our son loves coming here and Coach Tyler does an amazing job with the PeeWee kids.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“This gym has the nicest people and the most experienced fighters, great at explaining how to box (muay Thai, jui jitsu, mma etc.”

From the reviews

Love this place. I began training here after my gym shut our bjj program down due to the pandemic. This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj. The whole group is wonderful and it's become my home gym.

★★★★★ — Nathan, May 2024

I tried their Jiu Jitsu class a while back and let's just say I had a blast. The people at this gym are honest and kind. I liked that if you had a question, they took their time answering it. I will definitely consider coming back. Shout out to Art, he is a fantastic instructor.

★★★★★ — Emily, Jan 2025

Great fight family. Good place for either learning, fun, or fighting. Whatever your goal, they can help

★★★★★ — Marianne, Feb 2021

This is an amazing gym and has something for everyone. If you’re just looking for a workout or if you’re looking to be in the big leagues rise has it all! I love the staff and the people here! The head coach Chris really cares and pushes his students to be their best self! I highly highly recommend this gym for MMA

★★★★★ — Gaby, Feb 2021

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New to muay thai? Start at Rise Combat Sports - Tucson

Rise Combat Sports - Tucson 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Rise Combat Sports - Tucson

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 Rise Combat Sports - Tucson

7131 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ85715

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