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Blacksmith Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Richmond, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blacksmithmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (936) 232-0512
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Ray got you whether you are looking for a great workout or want to compete in a fight.”
“The community here is so welcoming and supportive; whether you're a beginner or professional, everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness.”
“In addition to structured classes, we make the time for sparring and pad work!”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete in the ring or simply looking to improve your fitness and self-defense skills, this gym has it all.”
“I’ve been training at Blacksmith Muay Thai for about a year and a couple of months, and it’s honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve made.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training at Blacksmith Muay Thai for about a year and a couple of months, and it’s honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve made.”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete in the ring or simply looking to improve your fitness and self-defense skills, this gym has it all.”
What members say
“I’ve known Ray since our days training together at another gym in Houston, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best coaches and training partners I’ve ever had.”
“The community here is so welcoming and supportive; whether you're a beginner or professional, everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness.”
“Coach Ray got you whether you are looking for a great workout or want to compete in a fight.”
“They don’t just teach techniques — they build discipline, conditioning, confidence, and mental toughness.”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete in the ring or simply looking to improve your fitness and self-defense skills, this gym has it all.”
“A great place for people to learn for the first time or for people with experience to continue and clean up some bad habits.”
From the reviews
Coach Ray is like an older brother to me and Blacksmith Muay Thai is my second home. You will find nothing but supportive and caring people at this gym. We push each other past our perceived limits and have a great time while doing it! You will not regret joining this gym.
Coach Ray is highly skilled and genuinely caring. He not only focuses on helping you grow as a martial artist but also dedicates time to forming meaningful relationships with his students in order to help them become the best version of themselves.
Yes! Finally, there is a Muay Thai gym near my home. I am excited to continue training with Coach Ray, aka Bad Panda. As a female, I enjoy training with Coach Ray and fellow members. Muay Thai training has helped me with self-discipline, self-defense, and confidence.
Being 47 walking into this gym with no experience about 2 months ago, was definitely something I was nervous about. I was completely wrong and Coach Ray and everyone here was welcoming from the first day! Everyone was very patient every step of the way, and I can say now that this gym is a family.
New to kickboxing? Start at Blacksmith Muay Thai
Blacksmith 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Blacksmith Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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