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Talon Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Des Moines, Iowa
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 talonmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-250-2357
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“Whether your goal is exercise, self-defense, or competing, Talon Muay Thai is an excellent choice.”
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What members say
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
“This is an incredible gym that is dedicated to the craft of traditional Muay Thai.”
“Friendly and very welcoming for beginners, and the instruction is focused on drilling proper form and technique above everything else.”
From the reviews
I started at Talon roughly 3-4 months ago and have never looked back! The progress I made is a testament to the knowledge and coaching acumen of Rhonda. She is welcoming, knowledgeable, technique-driven and is not afraid to allow students to find their own style.
Been training here for roughly a year and has been one of the best experiences of my life. The consistent hard work has allowed me to go through a huge weight loss and body transformation. The culture here is unlike any other gym that I've seen. Almost feels like we are all family.
I been training at Talon Muay Thai for a year plus,and it’s been the best decision of my life. Khun Kru Rhonda is a highly technical instructor and has a teaching background of 10+ years! Whatever your goals are ma’am Rhonda will help you achieve them in anyway possible.
I have been training at Talon for over a year now and I would recommend it to anyone. Rhonda is a great teacher and goes above and beyond for her students. If you're looking to learn traditional Muay Thai, this is the place! Knowledgeable, inviting, and all around awesome environment.
New to muay thai? Start at Talon Muay Thai
Talon 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 Talon 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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