Muay Thai Classes in Waco, TX
Waco has 5 muay thai gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Martial Arts of Waco
5 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Select Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Waco Texas
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Muay Thai of Waco
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Dominance muay thai and boxing
Good to know in Waco
3 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Muay Thai of Waco.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Martial Arts of Waco runs women's muay thai.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Martial Arts of Waco ★★★★★ 5 (216)
- Select Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Martial Arts of Waco ★★★★★ 5 (216)
- Select Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Waco Texas ★★★★★ 5 (31)
Kids & teen muay thai in Waco
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Martial Arts of Waco ★★★★★ 5 (216)
- Select Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Waco Texas ★★★★★ 5 (31)
Muay thai in Waco: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Waco?
- Most Waco gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Waco gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 gyms in Waco advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Martial Arts of Waco, Select Jiu Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Waco?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Waco gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Waco?
- Yes — 4 Waco gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 18. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.