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The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, Texas
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.
Gym offering Muay Thai classes for all skill levels, led by experienced coaches and trainers.
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
- 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 theogthaiboxingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 843-5633
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re brand new and just want to learn more about the beautiful sport of Muay Thai or you’re looking to compete, there’s no other place in Austin that compares.”
“The team is detail oriented, focused on sharpening all aspect of your game, even clinch & it shows.”
“Whether you’re brand new and just want to learn more about the beautiful sport of Muay Thai or you’re looking to compete, there’s no other place in Austin that compares.”
“They patiently teach you from the basics to the advanced techniques, and always make sure you understand each step.”
Other martial arts here
“Coming from years of boxing and mixed martial arts, I can tell these coaches really know their stuff.”
“Coming from years of boxing and mixed martial arts, I can tell these coaches really know their stuff.”
What members say
“The Head Coach, Dave and the entire coaching team are amazing—they truly care about every student's progress and are always there to help you sharpen your technique.”
“Visiting Austin from Scotland 🏴 it was my first time training Maui Thai and I can honestly say that I had a great experience!”
“From the moment I walked through the door, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely happy to have a visitor join the class.”
“The Head Coach, Dave and the entire coaching team are amazing—they truly care about every student's progress and are always there to help you sharpen your technique.”
“The warm-up alone was fantastic—two rounds of weighted ropes, shadowboxing, and bag work had me dripping with sweat before the main portion of class even started.”
“Whether you’re brand new and just want to learn more about the beautiful sport of Muay Thai or you’re looking to compete, there’s no other place in Austin that compares.”
From the reviews
The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club is honestly one of the best places to learn Muay Thai. The gym is amazing — clean, well-equipped, and has everything you need for great training sessions. The coaches are all so kind, full of positive energy, and truly care about every student.
I’ve been training at Old Guard Thai Boxing Club since September. I’ve loved it since day one. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting. They treat you like teammates, not just customers. Everyone here genuinely cares about your progress.
Came to Austin for a month and have been incredibly thrilled and grateful to have found The Old Guard. I've been training for under a year and have found the coaching staff to be great at helping me better my Muay Thai. I also convinced two of my friends to join and they've been having a great time learning the sport.
Old Gaurd Thai boxing club is a great place to train the owners, and the coaches alike are friendly, humble, patient and very knowledgeable As a former member with over 47 years in fighting arts and has been blessed to train with some of the best in the world.
New to muay thai? Start at The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club 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 The Old Guard Thai Boxing Club
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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