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Rise Kickbox

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, Texas

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule risekickbox.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 512-812-9405

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Friday 6:30–7:30 am, 9–10 am, 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 10 am–12:30 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 Rise Kickbox, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“The Kickbox 1 class for all levels (aka that includes noobs like me) that aims at teaching the fundamentals of kickboxing while also integrating core and conditioning work.”

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📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“The Kickbox 1 class for all levels (aka that includes noobs like me) that aims at teaching the fundamentals of kickboxing while also integrating core and conditioning work.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“One of my goals this year was to take a self defense class and I found Rise.”

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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 Kickbox — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 15 mentions

“I had Fernando for my first class and you can tell he brings the background and knowledge of kickboxing into each of his classes.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Great gym for boxing, kickboxing, and functional fitness.”

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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 55 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 4 mentions

“Jessica is a great instructor, and the workouts are intense but rewarding.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“There’s a little something for everyone here - I started as a beginner but most classes seems adaptable to whatever level you’re at.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“If you're looking for friendly and personalized instruction from trainers with strong martial arts backgrounds, Rise Kickbox is your studio!”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The Kickbox 1 class for all levels (aka that includes noobs like me) that aims at teaching the fundamentals of kickboxing while also integrating core and conditioning work.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 11 mentions

“The Kickbox 1 class for all levels (aka that includes noobs like me) that aims at teaching the fundamentals of kickboxing while also integrating core and conditioning work.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 4 mentions

“Low per class drop in rate makes it super easy to try out without commitment, and the monthly all access membership is a great deal as well.”

From the reviews

Great place to go if you wanna work on your cardio. Fernando is really nice and he's patient with new people. No appointment needed when I arrived. I believe class is first come, first served or wait till the next class starts if you show up late.

★★★★★ — Harwood, Jun 2024

Instructor Fernando was informative and awesome. Super cool kickboxing spot at reasonable pricing, also accepts class pass. Definitely will come again. Be sure to be at least 10 mins so you can warm up. Like the quote on the wall: "the first and greatest victory is to conquer self"

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2019

I can’t speak highly enough on Rise! I started right about a year ago with no experience or real understanding of kickboxing. I’d gained the “Covid-19” from sitting at my desk at home working all day and knew I needed to make a change.

★★★★★ — Quentin, Jan 2021

Rise and their crew are fantastic. The classes here provide a killer workout, full of partner work, intense cardio, and great ab work. The coaches are skilled at identifying individual areas for growth and challenging beginners and experienced alike.

★★★★★ — Evan, Jul 2022

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New to muay thai? Start at Rise Kickbox

Rise Kickbox 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 Rise Kickbox

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 Kickbox

1181 Airport Blvd #150, Austin, TX78702

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